Robert Edward Musgrave

Robert Edward Musgrave Dr. Robert Edward Musgrave, 90, of 227 Salisbury Circle, Danville, died Monday, April 15, 2013, at his residence. Dr. Musgrave was born May 30, 1922, in Memphis, Tenn., to the late Guy Musgrave and the late Mable Anthony. He was married to Vickie E. Musgrave of the residence. Dr. Musgrave was a member of the First Baptist Church of Danville. He also was a member of the Danville Golf Club, past member of the German Club and Kiwanis Club. Dr. Musgrave served his country as a member of the U.S. Air Force. He established the Danville Orthopedic Clinic in 1957 after graduating from Duke University as Chief resident Orthopedic Surgeon. Dr. Musgrave served in the following position: Staff president of Danville Memorial Hospital in 1962, President of Danville Pittsylvania Academy of medicine in 1970, President of the VA Orthopedic Society in 1971, member of the Medical Society of Virginia and a certified member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He retired from active practice in 1984, but worked part time at the Danville Orthopedic Clinic for another two years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Carol Kennedy and husband, Peter, of Falls Church, Va., and Lynn Musgrave of Rockville, Md.: two grandchildren, Austin Robert Kennedy and Colin Thomas Kennedy. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one sister, Lelia Terry. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Norris Funeral Services Inc., West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, VA 24541. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the wonderful friends (Sis, Pattie, Vanassa, Shirley and Nancy) that helped take care of Bob during his long illness. You were all loved and appreciated. The family would greatly appreciate memorial donations be made to the Salvation Army or charity of your choice. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, is serving the Musgrave family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.