FAYETTEVILLE - James O. Musselwhite, 56, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015, in his residence.

He was a 1976 graduate of Douglas Byrd Senior High School. He worked for Distribution Construction Co.

He is survived by his parents, Franklin D. Musselwhite and Juanita C. Musselwhite, a brother, Franklin E. Musselwhite, a sister, Theresa A. Musselwhite, all of Fayetteville; and a sister, Barbara Jean Widener, of Smyrna, Tenn.

Graveside services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 12, 2015, in McMillan Presbyterian Church cemetery in Wade, with Pastor E. Norwood Tadlock officiating.