What a wonderful gentleman with good sense as well as humor -- we will miss you mightily, Marvin, rest in peace and many thoughts and prayers for the family.

Dear Elizabeth and family,

I am saddened to learn of Marvin's passing. I have wonderful memories of him, both from my childhood and from many years at Duke alumni events. He and your mother were always the most elegant couple in attendance.  Your father's warmth and kindness and his unbridled laughter live on in you, Elizabeth.

Much love,
Dana Wynne Lindquist

Dear Bobbi and all of Marvin's Family,

I was sad to learn of Marvin's passing.  I am proud to say that both you and Marvin have been wonderful friends relating back to probably when both of you were at Duke and I was at UNC and later when Marvin and I began practicing law in Raleigh at the same time.

I will miss my friend, Marvin, but I will never forget him.

Please accept my sincere sympathy to you and your family for your loss.

Marshall Happer
Venice Florida

I loved Marvin and remember him as one of the great dads in our neighborhood on Wilson Lane. We will never forget him and what he meant to our family. Sending love to all of Marvin’s loved ones near and far. 

Ann and I and our children Karen and Robyn loved Marvin.   We shared good times with Marvin and his family.  We will be forever blessed by our friendship with them.  Wade Smith

The world needs more Marvin Musselwhites. It was a pleasure and an honor to know him! May he Rest In Peace.

My sympathies to the entire Musselwhite family. What a tremendous loss of a great man. 

I really got to know Mr. Musselwhite when I worked with him for a few summers in the legislature and he taught me a couple of valuable life lessons that I try to remember on a daily basis.  

He always listened to people even when he disagreed with them. He was respected because of the way he treated people. He always kept his word. I was always amazed when we would walk the halls and he remembered  everyone's names, their kids' names and some other fun fact that would bring a smile to their face, even the legislative aides and the custodians. He enjoyed his work and he was good at it.

I miss those times we spent together and I will miss him. 




Christ Episcopal Church 

 Duke University with “Musselwhite Scholarship: 6185454” on memo line

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Marvin Duncan Musselwhite Jr.

January 12, 1938 – January 26, 2023

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