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Robert Gifford "Buzzy" Musselman

FUNERAL HOME

Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home - Louisville

3331 Taylorsville Rd.

Louisville, Kentucky

Robert Musselman Obituary

Musselman, Robert Gifford "Buzzy",

75, of Louisville, passed onto his Heavenly family on Friday, January 29, 2016 at Jefferson Place.

Born in Louisville on January 31, 1941 to the late Elaine Gifford and David Shelley Musselman, Sr., he was the best cheerleader of the Musselman family. Although he was intellectually disabled, Buzz knew how to teach the highest priorities in life: respect and unconditional love. Everyone was equal in his world. Buzzy's first greeting to anyone who came into contact with him was, "You my friend?"; "When you come back to see me?" He was youthful in spirit and genuinely friendly to one and all. The amount of love he left behind is immeasurable.

Buzzy is survived by siblings, Anne Lee Blair (Dave), Thomas Anthony Musselman, Sr. (Barbara), David Shelley Musselman, Jr., Elaine "Cissy" Musselman, and William Austin Musselman, Sr. (Shannon); and many loving nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the many wonderful caregivers at Stewart Home School in Frankfort, KY, Baptist Hospital, and Jefferson Place in Louisville, with eternal gratitude to Bianca Orapesa, his caregiver for over 12 years.

A celebration of his life will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, February 1, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi, 1938 Alfresco Place with visitation to follow. Private burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to Harbor House, (2231 Lower Hunters Trace, Louisville, KY, 40216) a 501 © (3) dedicated to empower developmentally disabled individuals and their families to lead fulfilled and productive lives.

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Published by Courier-Journal from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Musselman

20 Entries

Blanca Oropesa

January 26, 2020

I can never forget you. I know you are in a beautiful place; But I still miss you so much, my baby. You'll always be in my heart and I know that one day I will see you again.

Blanca Oropesa

July 9, 2019

I dreamed with you last night. I miss you so much, still.

Nneka Speight

August 11, 2016

Missing you Buzzy !!!!!
You'll never ever be forgotten <3

Haajar Gouverneur-

February 3, 2016

Cissy and David- Sending love and prayers at this sad time.
May he rest in peace in the most heavenly gardens.
Haajar and Justin Majzub

Diane Orange- OBryan

February 2, 2016

Tom, Billy and family- I never met Buzzy but It was always obvious how much he was loved and cared for by the whole family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Julia Tichenor

February 2, 2016

To the Musselman family, I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear brother, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings

Katy

February 1, 2016

I worked at Stewart Home School in 1978. I remember Buzzy like it was yesterday. You all were truly blessed with a kind man.

February 1, 2016

Cissy, in our Greek Orthodox Church, there is a saying that goes " May his memory be eternal." Never having met Buzzy but hearing about how special of a man he was as well as a friend to so many, I am confident that his memory will be eternal. Know that you and your wonderful Family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God's grace and compassion comfort you all today and always. We love you all. Shane and Stefi Taylor and Family.

Philip Perry

February 1, 2016

One of a kind. His heart was as big as the state of Kentucky!

Kirk Menefee

February 1, 2016

Very sorry to read about Buzzy passing. I will say a prayer for him and your entire family. May God bless you all.

Charles Rhea Shaw

February 1, 2016

Tom as you know I can relate to a special needs family member. condolences to you and the rest of the family.

Diane Blythe

January 31, 2016

Buzzy had many "girlfriends" at JP... His pure joy was infectious! "You got any candy???" Well Buzzy there's plenty of pens and candy in Heaven for you❤

Denis Frankenberger

January 31, 2016

Tommy, Cissy, Billy, David: Have great memories of Buzzy from years past. I extend my sincere sympathy in that I know how much he meant to all of you. Buzzy was indeed special.

Karen Speight

January 31, 2016

We will miss Buzzy dearly

Blanca Oropesa

January 31, 2016

Buzzy was my best friend. I going to remember him for ever because when a friend gone, it leaves an empty space that can not be filled with the arrival of another friend. He left a space in my heart that nobody can ever fill. I love you Buzzy.

January 31, 2016

My thoughts & prayers are with Cissy & family. I'm sorry for your loss.

Gina Bogart

January 31, 2016

Buzzy was a sweet gentle soul who forever touched my life. He will be missed. Peace to all.

Connie Jaquith

January 31, 2016

Cissy, and to all the Musselman family - you have my condolences and heartfelt prayers. The special love shared between all of you and Buzz is one of God's rare gifts, which you tended with such great care. God bless his journey home and yours left behind him here with us.

Susan Treibly

January 31, 2016

Cissy, Billy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My Prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Shaw Treibly

Zella Chambliss

January 31, 2016

Thank you for sharing your brother with us. He was and forever remains the heart of the facility (JP). For 3 yrs Buzzy has truly impacted my life and not just mine, but everyone's. He was such an amazing man. Bringing so much joy into others lives. Never meeting a stranger. It was a guarantee that if you didn't know Buzzy before you walked it, that you would know who he and Blanca was before you left. ♡

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