James David-Edward Murphy

James "Jimmy" David-Edward Murphy, 18 "dirtbikeking 184" James "Jimmy" David-Edward Murphy, 18, of Roscoe, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2007 as the result of an automobile accident. Jimmy was born March 14, 1989, "62 eyes of blue," he was born large (10lbs., 8 ½ oz) to live large. He grew up in Roscoe attending Kinnikinnick Schools and Hononegah High School. Our "dirtbikeking" loved free riding, tracks were not big enough, spending time with his girlfriend Tricia, in line and track skating, his pit mix "mokerator" Smokey and rebuilding everything in sight. Jimmy moved to Myrtle beach, SC with his sister for 6 months in 2006. He loved the beach, his jobs at two different Hooters (of course) where he was nicknamed, "baby blue eyes" by the Hooters girls; he was appointed top judge of the swimsuit competitions. Taught Smokey how to swim, met people from everywhere and traveled the world through knowing them. And most of all loved the motorcycle "?bike weeks." Celebrating his life and missing him so much, "Tubby" Jim, Mommy Adrienne, big sis Janelle, Gramps and G-ma Ted and Marilan Jaeger, Julia Heather, Laureen and Steve Prioletti, Steve and Celeste Murphy, best friend and love, Tricia Sill; cousins, Stephen and Jamie Prioletti, Alix and Brianna Jaeger, Shawn, Jaci, Chris (Theresa), Zach Murphy, and Kim (Chris) LaBounty; best bud, Zack; TJ, Mike, Max, and Corey his dirt biking buddies; Smokey, Tyson and Burt his dogs; so many friends and relatives. If he met you, he knew you, heart and soul, and he will remain there with you forever. Predeceased by paternal grandparents, Maureen and Jim Landis and James Murphy; cat, Cody; Murph and Mo his St. Bernards. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Rockford, IL 61108 with Reverend Orlyn G. Huwe officiating. Entombment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, May 7, 2007 and also on Tuesday one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. To express condolence to the family, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.