James Carnell McCalop

Mr. James Carnell McCalop, aka, “ Poon Shoon”, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at his home in Rose Hill.

A viewing will be held at First Missionary Baptist Church in Rose Hill, NC on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 11:00 am to 11:45 am followed by the funeral service at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at Robinson Cemetery in Rose Hill, NC.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his children: Pamela Teresa Brinson of Landover, MD and Tonya M. Hooks (Curtis) of Rose Hill, NC; mother, Aletha Garnett McCalop of Rose Hill, NC; five sisters: Evelyn Tuten (Arthur), Jacqueline Lisane (Jessie) and Denise Fennell (Tyrone), all of Rose Hill, NC, Diana Brinson of Magnolia, NC and Deborah McCalop of Rose Hill, NC; four grandchildren: Zyion A. Kirkland, Jakeina S. Sutton, Curtis M. Hooks, Jr. and Larry T. Hooks; one great-grandchild, Kairon M. Hooks; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that will miss him dearly.