TH Musgrove, 91 of Mansfield, Arkansas, died Thursday, March 30th, 2023. He was born November 28th, 1931 to Gertie and T.K. Musgrove in Waldron, AR. TH was a loving, devoted and generous husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He was owner of Musgrove Drilling Company, a member of Mansfield First Baptist Church, and a Gideon. He was also a 50-year member of the Reid Lodge # 163 F & AM, a Shriner, and Amrita Grotto. He served as the director of the Arkansas Water Well Commission for several years. He was District Deputy Grand Master of the Western District. He also served as a member of the Mansfield City Council. He was the founding member of the Black Jack Mountain Racing Club and an avid motorcyclist. TH also served as a medic during the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Betty Ann of Mansfield; his sons Bobby (Deborah) of Mansfield; Harold (Janet) of Mansfield and daughter, Elizabeth Mastin (Wendell) of Fort Smith; a daughter-in-law, Pam, eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and two soon-to-arrive great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his son, Gary, two brothers, five sisters, along with grandchildren and great-grandchildren that the Lord kept in Heaven.
TH was known by many as a kind-hearted, caring, never met a stranger, Christian man. He was someone that believed in the Lord Jesus and would talk about his Savior to everyone he met. One of his questions when talking to people was if they were a Christian. As a member of the Gideon’s prison ministry team, he helped lead many souls to the Lord. He told family every time they gathered that he prayed for them each night by name. He was a man that walked in his faith which led him on mission trips in Haiti and Guatemala to share the gospel and drill water wells.
Growing up, TH followed in his father’s footsteps in the family drilling business. If one saw him working on the rig with his sons around lunch time, TH would be holding a sandwich in one hand while wearing a glove on the other side to operate the drilling rig. The orange and blue rig that he drove to drilling sites was easily recognized by many in the area. Even after his retirement, TH still went to drill sites with his sons to give advice and enjoy being with family.
As TH grew older, his family continued to be the joy of his life. He always had a smile and a hug for each of his grandchildren. His heart grew more as each great-grandchild was born. He was awaiting the arrival of his great-great grandchildren when he passed.
Visitation will be held Sunday, April 2 from 5-7 p.m. at Martin Funeral Home in Mansfield, AR. Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Mansfield Burial will be held at Coop Prairie Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements are under the direction of Martin Funeral Home of Mansfield.
Pallbearers will be Matthew Musgrove, Timothy Musgrove, Calvin Mastin, Wesley Musgrove, Jason Bates, Gary Hunt, Bob Mask, Michael Smith and Jackie Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Betti and Lewis Farrar.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International and St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105-1942.
Online condolences may be sent at www.martinfuneralhomes.com
