James Mulford Pharr Jr. (Weymouth Funeral Home & Crematory)

James Mulford Pharr Jr., 84, a lifelong resident of Newport News, VA, passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2025.

Jim was an Eagle Scout and attended Warwick High School (’59). Upon graduation, he attended the Apprentice School and worked as a Construction Supervisor for Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company.

He was the son of James M. Pharr Sr. and Virginia Jones Pharr. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Pharr Gagne (Colonel (Ret.) Brian) of Miramar, Florida, and his three grandchildren, Lauren, Ryan, and Emma Gagne.

Jim was especially proud of his grandchildren who affectionately called him “Grandpa.” It made his day when Ryan expressed interest in the stock market and he could share a lot of his knowledge that

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