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James Musson Obituary

James Charles "Jim" Musson

James "Jim" Charles Musson, 80, of Arcadia, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital Thursday, February 20, 2025. He was born in Columbus to the late Jacob Charles and Eileen Helen (Andrews) Musson on March 2, 1944.

He is survived by a son, Chris (Amy) Musson of Fostoria; two grandchildren, Emily (Spencer) Knapp of Michigan and Eric Musson of Findlay; and a sister, Nancy (Ray) Davis.

Jim graduated from Findlay High School in 1962. He attended Ohio State University and received his bachelor's degree from Findlay College. He served in the US Army from 1966-68 as a Combat Medic in the Vietnam War and received a Bronze Star. He retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber in 1999 after 30 years of service as an engineer. He was an avid OSU fan and enjoyed fishing and woodworking.

A private service will be for family. Memorials can be directed to Hancock County Humane Society in his memory.

Online condolences can be shared with the family by visiting coldrencrates.com. COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME is assisting the family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Feb. 25, 2025.

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