Edward Harry Musgrave

MUSGRAVE, Edward Harry 78, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2016. Edward was predeceased by his sister, Susan L. Modica; his parents, Harry and Elsie Musgrave; his wife, Althia Musgrave. He is survived by his son, Harry Musgrave; grandchildren, Tiffany Morris and Kyle Musgrave of Kentucky; their halfsister and halfbrother, Marissa Zuelly and Eddie Burke; daughter, Alisa Musgrave, and granddaughter, Sarah Kane of Brandon. Edward was born in Detroit, MI and came to Mango, Fl in 1947. He graduated from Brandon High School and joined the Marine Corps in 1955. He and Althia were members of Mostly Originals Stardust Ballroom dancing club, and the Rare Fruit Club. He is known for his hobbies capturing bee hives and making a lot of honey in the past and then became very knowledgeable with fruit trees. He loved to talk and teach everyone how to take care of a variety of fruit trees and propagate them. He also loved listening to old country and western music at Sonny's Pickin' Barn. Edward had been a member of Apostles Lutheran church for over 50 yrs. Visitation will be from 2-4 pm Sunday, May 1 at Southern Funeral Care, 10510 Riverview Drive, Riverview, 33578. Services will take place 11 am Monday, May 2 at Apostles Lutheran Church, 200 Kingsway Rd, Brandon, 33510, with Pastor Jim Horn officiating. A reception will follow in the Church Hall and interment will take place at 2 pm at Providence Cemetery. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161932940/edward-harry-musgrave