Rev. Jimmy Morse

Rev. Jimmy Morse
Myrtle Beach
James Morse (Jimmy), age 77, was loved so much for his quick witty words that made you feel so good in the moment, as well as loved by someone who may or may not know you, but the feeling that he really cared. He loved to make sure you knew that you were loved by saying J&J, (Jimmy and Jesus loves you). Jimmy went to be with His Lord and Savior, for a much bigger feast and celebration on Thanksgiving morning of November 24, 2016. Jimmy was born in Murrells Inlet, a native of Horry County. He was married to Peggy Morse for 53 years. Jimmy's mother, Eula Jean Morse, preceded him in death in 1975. He was also raised by his Aunt Marjorie Rogers of Myrtle Beach.
Jimmy was the proud father of 7 children. Carole Ann Morse Banks, who preceded him in death. John W. Morse of Myrtle Beach, Julie Morse Horton (Lynn) of Jefferson, Beth Morse Ferguson (Jeff) of Charleston, Terri Morse Allen (Darien) of Murrells Inlet, Paul W. Morse (Marcel) of Myrtle Beach, Crystal Morse McKnight (Jessie) of Myrtle Beach.
Jimmy was the very proud grandfather of 12 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, Sean, Magen, Drew, Blake, Hillary, Zachary, Abigail, Madison, Grant, Walker, Cole, Isabella, McKenzie, Danielyse, Carter, Brayden, Bryce, and Salters.
Jimmy joined the Navy at 16 and after which he married and worked in the hotel and bar business where he received Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1963 in Daytona Beach, FL. Soon after, the Lord called him to full time ministry and he attended Bob Jones University. He went on to receive a BA degree from Columbia International University, as well as a Counseling Degree from Liberty University. He was the founding Pastor of First Baptist Church of Socastee. He was the founder of Calvary Bible Church and one of the founders of Calvary Christian School in Myrtle Beach. He served twice as Chaplain of Lakewood Campground bringing thousands to know Christ. Jimmy started Reach Out for Christ Ministries, which led him to full time ministry in Romania where he founded the House of Hope, a home for orphaned girls.
His love for Christ spilled over in his fun personality along with his gift of preaching brought a laugh in the midst of a tear to anyone listening. God opened the door for him to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ into many countries through church, business, and community leaders. South America, Russia/Ukraine, China, Romania, Hungary, Italy, Mexico and all throughout the United States he preached the Gospel. If Jimmy could find an avenue to tell the Gospel he did through a casual encounter, sports camps, children and teen camps, rallies and revivals. Jimmy Morse will be missed dearly by all and be remembered for his infectious laugh and warm smile but even more for his love for Jesus Christ and his wife and kids. The family will receive friends on Friday, December 2nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Pawley's Island Community Church (Chapel). The funeral, a celebration of Jimmy's life, will be held at Pawleys Island Community Church main sanctuary on Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00pm, followed by his burial at Belin Memorial Cemetery, Murrells Inlet, SC.
Jimmy's life was dedicated to missions at home and all around the world. If you desire to make a donation in memory of Rev. Jimmy Morse to the House of Hope or Kids Alive – Corby Duke, all donations may be made through Pawleys Island Community Church Missions.
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Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.