CHAPEL HILL: James Andrew “Jimmy” Mousmoules, died Wednesday in UNC Hospital. He was born October 26, 1921 in Petersburg, VA to the late Andrew and Zoi Mousmoules. James’ parents were founding members of St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, where he was also a member.
A 1940 graduate of Durham High School, Jimmy attended Duke University. He ran the very popular Jeff’s Campus Confectionery on Franklin St. in Chapel Hill until retirement in 1997. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WW II.
Jimmy is survived by his sons, Andrew and Jordan Mousmoules of Chapel Hill; a sister, Stella Mousmoules of Durham; and his sweet dog, Amber. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Lena; a sister, Paula Heonis and brother, John Mousmoules.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday from St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, with Fr. James Berends presiding. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit 7-9 PM Friday at Hall-Wynne Funeral Service, with the Trisagion litany at 8:30. Memorial donations to: St. Barbara’s Church, 8306 Hwy. 751, Durham 27713 or to Orange County Animal Shelter, Chapel Hill. On-line memorials: hallwynne.com. Select Obits. Wake 7-9 PM Friday, Hall-Wynne Funeral Service. For full obit: hallwynne.com. Select Obits.
maria thomas boyle
Our deepest sympathy & to the family of James Mousmoules. May his memory be eternal. From the family of cousin Maria Thomas Boyle, daughter of Gus John Thomas and sister of the late John George Thomas.
Michael Jones
With my deepest sympathies I would like to extend my condolences to the Mousmoules family. I am an UNC Alumnus who spent many a hour enjoying the culture of the never to be forgotten Jeff’s Campus Confectionery. James, Jordy, Andrew, and Mrs. Mousmoules were great folks.
Mary Bushnell
All I needed to see was the small picture on the Obits page – the no-nonsense face behind so many soda fountain purchases at Jeff’s over the years. He was a big presence during an older time on Franklin Street.
Ernest G. Charles
I extend my sincere sympathy to the Mousmoules family and to Jimmy’s many friends. May God bless his soul and all of us to His service.