Jim Musgrave

E. J. “Jim” Musgrave, 92, of New Philadelphia, passed away peacefully in Park Village Southside on February 20, 2020.

Born in Smithfield, Ohio on October 4, 1927, he was the son of the late David Sylvester and Anita Susan (Klinesmith) Musgrave.

Jim worked for Weirton Steel for 38 years in construction prior to his retirement. He was also a man of deep faith who believed in God. In his later years, he really enjoyed visits from his great-grandchildren, Connor and Everly, and was very well cared for by his daughter-in-law, Peggy.

He is survived by his children, Clifford (Peggy) Musgrave, Rose Mary (Ron) Grimm and Paula Cork; his daughter-in-law, Anne Musgrave; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in passing by his loving wife, the former Ruth Elnora Merryman; a son, Roger Musgrave; an infant grandson; two infant great-granddaughters; and three sisters.

Pastor Tom Gruver will lead a service celebrating Jim’s life in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home chapel at New Philadelphia on Thursday, February 27, 2020 beginning at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Bloomingdale Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions in Jim’s memory may be directed to either the Salvation Army, 809 Emmet Ave NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia.