Donnie Musgrove, Jr.

Donnie William Musgrove, Jr., age 68, of Sparta, NC passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Alleghany Health in Sparta. He was born June 24, 1951 in Ashe County to the late Donald and Louise Roupe Musgrove. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Betty Souther; two brothers-in-law, Paul Smith and Hort Souther. Donnie was a member of Pine Fork Baptist Church and was a wonderful Sunday school teacher for many years. He was an active missionary of Christ, working in Montana several times. He worked with heavy equipment for more than forty years. He was well admired by all and had a contagious laugh and smile. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathy Musgrove of the home; three daughters, Nesie Mabe of Scottville, Rebecca Hamm and husband Travis of Sparta, Amanda “Dru” Musgrove and wife Danielle of Fort Lauderdale, FL; seven grandchildren, Caleb Presnell, Casey Hamm and fiancé James, Hunter Mabe, Paige Hamm Gentry and husband Dakota, Lauran Mabe, Travis Hamm, Jr. and Maya Musgrove; two precious great-grandchildren, Walker Hash and Jacqueline “Jake” Gentry; one sister, Wanda Smith of Ennice; special friend, Buck Montgomery; several nieces, nephews and his wonderful church family also survive. The family requests the honor of your presence at the Celebration of Life service to honor the life of Donnie at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2020 in the chapel of Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Wagg officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alleghany County on Aging, P.O. Box 416, Sparta, NC 28675 or Pine Fork Baptist Church, 8791 NC Hwy. 18 South, Laurel Springs, NC 28644. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Alleghany Health and Genesis Healthcare. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Musgrove family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.Read Obituary