James Franklin Muse

James Franklin Muse age 80, of Ferguson, Kentucky passed from this life Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the Jean Waddle Care Center at Hospice of Lake Cumberland.

James was born September 3, 1939 to the late Terrell J. Muse and Grace Wheeler Muse in Ferguson, Kentucky.

He was a member of Somerset First United Methodist Church, former Pastor, Mayor of Ferguson for three terms, member of Ferguson Fire Department, and board member of P.C. Fire Board Association.

James was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Mildred Haste Muse, son, Nathaniel Coy Cox, brother, Jerry Muse.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Kimber Muse, sons, Doug (Tammie) Muse of Somerset, Frank (Tina) Muse of Wilmore, Thaddeus Lee (Mandy) Cox, Anthony Eric Cox, daughter, Amanda Gayle Cox, brothers, Bob Muse, Mike Muse, sisters, Jean Bumgardner, Judy Muse, Sandra Stevens, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. A special thank you to Hospice of Lake Cumberland and Dr. Stanton Cole for their wonderful care throughout Jim’s illness.

A private graveside service will be held at Southern Oaks Cemetery with Bro. David Muse and Bro. Chris Basil officiating.

Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for James Franklin Muse.