James Everett Pharr Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Everett Pharr of Burlington, North Carolina, who passed away on February 26, 2026 at the age of 66. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Everett Pharr to pay them a last tribute.
Though James may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mildred Elizabeth Carroll and James Everett Pharr, Sr.; and his siblings, Billy Thompson and Janet Wagoner. He is survived by: his wife Tammy Johnson Pharr; his daughter Brittany Russell of Graham; and his siblings, Susie Coleman of Burlington and Wayne Thompson (Kay) of Swepsonville. He is also survived by three step sons, and three step grandchildren.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, March 7th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the Kinnett Memorial Baptist Church (1106 E Morehead St, Burlington, NC 27215).
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kinnett Memorial Baptist Mission's Fund.
