James Reuben ??J.R.? Musselwhite, Jr., age 78, of Lumberton, NC died on Sunday, February 26, 2012 at GlenFlora Nursing Home in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County, NC on February 18, 1934 to the late James Reuben Musselwhite, Sr. and the late Lillian Stone Musselwhite. He is a veteran of the United States Army. He was a dairy farmer and Director of Maintenance for the Housing Authority for the City of Lumberton for thirty-four years. He was a member of Regan United Methodist Church. Mr. Musselwhite was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Mr. Musselwhite is survived by his wife, Jackie Musselwhite of the home; a son, Kenny Musselwhite and wife Elaine of Lumberton; two daughters, Jan Mayers and husband Danny and Alice Jackson and husband Harold all of Lumberton; five grandchildren, Jordan, Austin, Courtney, Jamie and wife Emily and Josh.

A funeral will be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Regan United Methodist Church with Rev. Danny McLamb and Rev. Bruce Skipper officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery in Lumberton.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton and at other times at the home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Regan United Methodist Church, 5630 Regan Church Road, Lumberton, NC 28358 or to a charity of your choice.