Rick Lee "Rj" Musselman Jr.

Rick Lee "Rj" Musselman Jr. obituary, Lakewood, FL

Rick Lee "Rj" Musselman Jr.

Rick Musselman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes - Lakewood on May 28, 2025.

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Our beloved Rick Lee Musselman, Jr., lovingly known as "RJ", left us on 05/07/2025 at the young age of 32 years, 1 month, & 17 days.
He left behind his mother Jennifer Paulman, his sister Mariah Musselman, his sister China Ortner, his stepmother Dawn Schultheis-Musselman, his daughter Amira Lin Musselman, his uncle Archie Aten, his aunt Shanna Aten, his nephew/nieces Wesley & Avery, his close friend, Wade Cartwright, Jr, his grandmother Vicki Musselman, and his great grandmother Shirley Anderson. The list is not inclusive since he has many other family and friends he loved.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rick Musselman, Sr., his grandfather Ken Musselman, his great grandfather Edward Musselman, his great grandfather Jerry Anderson, his grandparents from Taiwan, his aunt, his uncle Sam, all of whom RJ loved dearly & missed tremendously. The loss of RJ shattered our hearts, but knowing that his father and other loved ones were there to greet him for his next journey, eased a small amount of our pain.
RJ, who followed in his father's footsteps, was an amazing mechanic and avid fisherman. Among the many that influenced RJ's life, Grandpa Archie had a huge impact on his thoughts, ideas and life. RJ lived his life in the moment, no fear, experiencing life as it came across his path. RJ's heart was immense & full of love. His hugs reflected his heart & love, warm & cosmic. His smile was always warm which reflected and shined through his eyes. Anyone who had the opportunity to meet and know RJ, knows it's true.
Rick Jr, RJ, our boy, will always be close to our hearts, always loved, & always remembered. We will follow thru on your dreams ensuring Amira knows her loving and amazing Daddy! Amira is the love of your life and she will know how much you loved and wanted her. Shipwreck will be loved always.RJ...Fly High! Glide through thru the realm but know we are always here for you, always look for us as we will always look for you. Show us the shooting stars, the flickering lights, the redtail hawk soaring in the sky, the salmon jumping in the river, showing us that you're near us, with us, and always a part of us. The Universe has you now, but our journey is only beginning, we will see you on the other side!
Love You...Always & Forever

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