Don W. Musgrove

Don W. Musgrove, 80, of Fort Worth and Rockport passed away Monday, May 28, 2012. He died peacefully, surrounded by his sons. Service: In keeping with Don's wishes, there will be no funeral. His ashes will be scattered over the grave of his mother, Avo Ray, in Clairette. Don graduated from Corpus Christi High School in 1948 and East Texas State University in 1952, where he excelled in track and field. He was a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, retiring in Fort Worth as a lieutenant colonel after serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. Fittingly, he drew his final breath as Taps was being played on a televised Memorial Day service. Don selflessly devoted his golden years to caring for his wife of 56 years, Marygene, who died of Alzheimer's in 2007. He was a devoted husband and father who enjoyed fishing at his home in Rockport. He will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to call him friend. Survivors: Sons, Marc, Mike and Mitch Musgrove; daughters-in-law, Carrie Musgrove and Michele Mellon; and grandchildren, Matthew Musgrove, Stephen Musgrove and Mary Herechuk.