John L. (Rags) Muse 
Dec 3rd,1955- Dec 4,2021
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On Saturday, December 4th,2021, John L. Muse, loving husband and father of eight, passed away at Turkey Creek Tennova Hospital at the age of 66. He was surrounded by his devoted family and friends.
 

John was born to Richard and Adaline Muse at Jellico Hospital. He was the youngest of 11 children. He was a man of many trades such as butcher, mechanic, towe service and heavy equipment operator. He was a tried-and-true work horse. He had all the callouses to stand behind it. 
 

He was known for his quick wit and aggravating pranks. He was an ad vide fisherman. He was a compassionate man, who hated to see others do without. He had a heart the size of the mountains he loved. 

He had a special vision he wanted to do before he passed. He called and arranged a special cake be made with his Barbie (his wife) sitting on the top of the cake for her birthday and their anniversary. I think she has the right to know of his plan. He loved her with all his heart! 

John L. Muse is preceded in death by his parents Richard and Adalene Muse. Brothers-Raymond Muse, Phillip Muse, Gene Muse, Duke Muse Sisters- Betty Jo Long, Frank Ann Turner Daughters- Brenda Lee Muse Sons- Inf son. , Nicolas Mario Wilson Muse Great nephew-Adam Muse 

He is survived by wife of 31 years Monica Gwyn Muse. Children-Christie Reena and Daniel Benoit of Jacksboro, Brian Eric Muse of Jacksboro, Christopher Joesph and Sara Wilson of Jacksboro, Shawna Deshea Muse and John of Morristown, John L. Muse Jr. of LaFollette Brothers- Clyde Muse of Lavaca Arkansas, Blackie and Darlene Muse of Wooldridge, Whitey and Linda Muse of Elk Valley, Bob and Karen Muse of Newcomb. Special Family members- Trula Jean Muse, Barbara Sue Mardis (Granny), Matthew Muse, Melissa Muse, Billy Lay, Donnia Kay Peirce, Kayla and Chris Pennington, Donnie Davis. Along with a host of nieces and Nephews.

The family will receive friends: 6 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 08, 2021 at the Harp Funeral Home
Funeral: 1 p.m Thursday, December 09, 2021 at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel
Burial: to follow in the Valley View Cemetery (Pioneer, Tennessee).

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.
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