In Loving Memory
John "Butch" Musgrave
9/27/1961 - 2/16/2010





John Musgrave, 48 of Seward, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010 in his home surrounded by his family. Born Sept. 27, 1961 in Rockford, son of John and Wilma (Talley) Musgrave. Attended Auburn High School and served in the United States Army.  Married his loving wife Nanci Hathon on May 5, 2000. Worked for several years for Rock River Disposal until his illness forced him to retire in June 2009. John was an active member of AA with 15 years of sobriety. He loved fishing, working on cars, messing around in the yard and was an avid Cincinnati Bengals and New Orleans Saints fan. He and Nanci are true Harley enthusiasts, taking many trips on his Superglide. Motorcycles and family were his life. He was a great man with a kind heart and will be missed greatly. He leaves behind a plethora of friends in the Motorcycle community and AA.


 


Survivors include his wife Nanci of Seward; brothers, Vic (Dawn) and Gary Sr., all of New Orleans; twin sister, Johnna Howe of Loves Park; sons, Jim (Ashley) of Rochelle, Nick (Toni) of Loves Park and Mike (Sara) of Lisle; numerous grandchildren (special angel Lili; numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.  The family would like to extend a special thank you to Heartland Hospice for all of their wonderful care and support during this very difficult time and to Rock River Disposal for a wonderful benefit in John’s honor.


 


A celebration of John’s life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at 7 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel 1860 S. Mulford Rd. Visitation from 3-7 p.m. in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the family. Express online condolences at: www.fitzgeraldfh.com


Online Condolences
From: Bob Jewell   Naperville Il
Relationship:  family acquaintance

Nanci, I'm very sorry for your loss. John was a super friendly guy who always had a smile on his face when I met him. He will be missed, but not forgotten.
Sent:  2/18/2010
From: Kay James   Loves Park IL
Relationship:  Worked with Butch at Rock River Disposal

Nanci,I enjoyed the friendship with Butch at Rock River Disposal. He always had a great heart and attitude. Butch was very caring about all the people he knew. I will miss his never ending smile. May God Bless you and your family at his great loss.
Sent:  2/18/2010
From: DEBBIE LYNN BIENEMANN   ROCKFORD ILLINOIS.
Relationship:  FRIEND

DEAR NANCY AND FAMILY.I FEEL BAD FOR ALL OF YOUR FAMILYS LOSS. BUT REMEMBER JOHN IS IN HEAVEN AND DOING QUITE WELL.WE WILL HOPEFULLY ALL SEE HIM AGAIN SOME DAY.WHEN ITS OUR TURN AND WE LEAVE THIS WORLD.IF YOU NEED ANYTHING NANCY CALL ME. MY NUMBER IS IN JOHNS CELL PHONE.WHEN I VISITED JOHN THAT DAY AT YOUR HOME I PRAYED WITH HIM AND HE TOLD ME HE WANTED TO GO TO GOD. FOR ME TO PRAY THAT GOD HURRY AND TAKE HIM HOME.JOHN WANTED THAT.AND I PRAYED THAT WAY. HE IS AT PEACE NOW.WITH TOM AND BLAIR AND TAMMY AND MILLIE AND DOUG AND ALL THE REST THAT HAVE WENT BEFORE US ALL.WHAT A MEETING THAT WILL BE.GOD BLESS YOU ALL VERY MUCH.LOVE YA ALL DEBBIE LYNN FROM THE UPPER ROOM GROUP. ROCKFORD ILL.
Sent:  2/18/2010
From: Tom and Amy Swanson   Roscoe IL
Relationship:  Friend

Nanci, We are both very sorry for your loss. John was a great guy and are honored to call him our friend.
Sent:  2/19/2010
From: marcy&rick hutmacher   shannon il.
Relationship:  friends

dear nancy,im so sorry to hear john has went home. me and my husben had just said this morning that we needed to stop by this weekend. john was a good friend and i remember when he came in to the mobil to tell me how exsided you were to come to the wedding and that you were out looking for a new dress. and all the times he always told me to prey when i was having a bad day. but most of all he was a freind that would make you laugh. i thank god for his friedship...we send are preys with you and the family. GOD BLESS!
Sent:  2/19/2010
From: David Cater   Pecatonica, IL
Relationship:  friend

I knew John through AA and it was a pleasure listening to him speak. I learned alot from him. He will be missed.
Sent:  2/19/2010
From: Endsley Janice&ERNIE   Rockford
Relationship:  FRIEND

NANCY & FAMILY , OUR HEARTS ARE WITH YOU. BUTCH WAS A GREAT GUY! ERNIE IS ILL & THE DOC. SAID WE HAD TO STAY HOME OR WE WOULD BE THERE WITH YOU ALL. ERNIE & JANICE
Sent:  2/20/2010
From: Elmer and Mona Ruf   Elroy
Relationship:  Good friend

Really sorry to hear about butch we go back a lot of years he is going to be greatly missed.
Sent:  2/20/2010
From: Mary Ann Hawaii   Kealakekua
Relationship:  Dear friend

John taught me Resentments:Block you from the sunlight of the spirit........ He's always next to me when I hear that even 4,500 miles from home......well he's sitting next to that spirit right now and Blair ....... so let your happy memories of John give you peace during this time of loss WE ALL LOVED HIM SO MUCH..........Mary Ann
Sent:  2/20/2010
From: Wanda Oellig   Machesney Park
Relationship:  Friend

Wanted to say how sorry we were to hear of your loss. Haven't seen Butch for many years, but seeing his picture brought back many memories. With Deepest Sympathy From Wanda Oellig and Family
Sent:  2/20/2010

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