Joseph Kenneth Musgrove

Joseph Kenneth Musgrove, 93, of Cape Girardeau, and formerly of Anna, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

Mr. Musgrove was born on Sept. 8, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., a son of Joseph and Helen Cass Musgrove. 

He married Susan “Jane” Dixon on Sept. 11, 1948. 

Mr. Musgrove served in the Illinois National Guard.  He was a foreman at the Florsheim Shoe Factory in Anna for over 40 years.  

He was a hard-working man and loved gardening and fishing.  He was a member of Gospel Assembly Church in Anna.

Survivors include his son, Kenneth (Paula) Musgrove of Calvert City, Ky.; his daughter, Teena (Richard) White of Cape Girardeau; four grandchildren, Heather (Mark) Johnston, Benjamin (Manika) Musgrove, Lucas (Lindsay) Bingaman and Taylor (Brett) Smith; eight great-grandchildren, Tyler, Briaunna, Gavin, Aniston, Deklan, Rowen, Sloan and Carson; a brother, Norbert Musgrove of Newport News, Va.; a sister, Delores Eden of Detroit, Mich.; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 54 years, Susan “Jane” Musgrove, who preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2002; and two brothers, Jerry and Ronald Musgrove.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, at the Anna City Cemetery, with the Rev. Jeff Workman officiating.

Memorials can be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital or to Heartland Sole Providers and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Crain Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.

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