James Raley “Jimmy” Hurry, Jr. 56 of Clements, Maryland died at his home after a long illness on January 17, 2011. Jimmy was born on February 19, 1954 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Leonardtown, MD, son of James R. Hurry, Sr., and Rosalyn R. Hurry. He is survived by his wife Kathryn B. Hurry, his mother Rosalyn R. Hurry of Morganza, his siblings Mary Rose Dusch of Lancaster, NY, Rita Claire Dusch of Arlington, VA and Dennis Alan Hurry of Gaithersburg, MD, his stepsons Michael Hurry, Tyler Nichols, stepdaughter Ciara Nichols, grandchildren Jalen and Deziray Hurry, He is also survived by his niece Haidee Kolb of Buffalo,NY and nephews Ross N. Hurry and Brooks Q. Hurry of Gaithersburg, MD. Jimmy was preceded in death by his father, James R. Hurry, Sr. and his late wife Mary Carol Carter Hurry, to whom he was married from 1986 until her death in 2008. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Maryland. He graduated from Chopticon High School in 1972 and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland in 1976.

After college graduation he continued operating Hurry’s Store of Clements, Maryland, a family-owned business with his parents until 1978, subsequently he was employed as a liquor route salesman until 1981 when he took over Hurry’s Store from his retired parents and operated the business until 2007. Jimmy was employed until 2010 as an assistant store manager at McKay’s grocery store in the Leonardtown Shopping Center.

In his free time Jimmy enjoyed reading, watching old black and white movies, cooking, crossword puzzles, collecting antiques, fishing and spending time with his four dogs. Jimmy will be remembered by his many friends, family and coworkers for his sense of humor. He was fond of telling funny stories, including many from his own life experiences and retelling jokes he had heard. Jimmy will also be remembered for his kindness and generosity to others.

Family will receive friends for Jimmy’s Life Celebration on Sunday, January 23, 2011 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A. with a Memorial Service held at 4 p.m. Interment will be private.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s or Hospice House P.O. Box 625, Leonardtown, MD 20650

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD