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James "Jimmy" Patrick McMahon, age 72, passed away at his home in Barco NC on August 10, 2026. He was born, with his twin brother Tommy, on August 9th, 1954 in Dayton, Ohio to John B. and Violet Padgett McMahon. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death his brothers, Tommy and John McMahon.
Jimmy grew up in Elizabeth City, NC and moved to Manteo after high school. He loved the Outer Banks and spent decades surfing and fishing there. He was retired but had previously been employed by Davis Boat works and Spencer Yachts.
He is survived by two children, John McMahon of Mount Pleasant, TX and Grace McMahon of Springdale, AR; and his brother, Robert McMahon of Currituck NC.
Plans for a celebration of life are pending. Please share messages of comfort and support with the family at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.
Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.
Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.