Wylie Musser

Wylie G. Musser, longtime and well known resident of Terrell, passed away on Sept. 10, 2024 with his sons and extended family at his side. He was born Feb. 17, 1944 in Graham TX to Rufus Harlow and Kathryn Inez Musser. Wylie was reunited with his loving wife, Helen, who preceded him in death along with his parents, Rufus and Kathryn Musser, brothers-in-law, Winfred Horn and Curtis Horn, sister-in-law, Christine Horn Hooper. Wylie grew up in Graham where he met a beautiful young lady named Helen Irene Horn and in 1961, they were married. For the next 61 years, Wylie and Helen started their family, raised their two sons, welcomed grandchildren and great grandchildren and had a beautiful life together built on a firm foundation of love and devotion. In 1963, they moved to Terrell where Wylie worked for, and with, his father, Rufus, at Musser Motors for many years until Rufus’ passing in 1972 when Wylie became the business owner. During his lifetime, Wylie had a heart for civic duties and he was very active in many organizations, boards and groups in Terrell. His involvement in Musser Motors for over 5 decades enabled him to be a generous donor to several community activities as well as giving to many other endeavors, only asking to remain anonymous in his generosity. He served on the American National Bank Board of Directors since 1978, and he was a continual member of the Terrell Chamber of Commerce serving as Chairman in 1976. Wylie was a longtime member of the Terrell Rotary Club where, again, his heart for others allowed him to donate his time and resources to the city that he called home. In 2019, he stepped down as President of Musser Motors, the position he held since his dad’s passing, when it was acquired by Platinum so that he could spend more time with Helen and the rest of his family-a family continuing to grow into further generations. When not at work or volunteering his time, he loved playing golf and being at his farms, making sure all the farm equipment was working at top level. Wylie was very "hands on" with his lands and truly enjoyed accomplishing things around his properties like digging ponds, building roads and clearing the land. He set the example for working hard to all who knew him and Wylie made sure that anything entrusted to him was not only well taken care of, it was always improved. A respected, successful, hard working man who was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Wylie will be forever remembered for the legacy he leaves to his family and to Terrell itself. He is survived by his sons, Gabe Musser of Terrell and Gregg Musser and wife, Micki, of Terrell; grandchildren: Linzie Musser Mills and husband, James, of Carthage, Kathryn (Katie) Musser Black and husband, J.P., Corey Musser and wife, Merrit and Logan Musser, all of Terrell; great grandchildren: Caden Mills, Brooks Black, and the anticipated arrival of a great granddaughter; sister, Ruanne Musser Brock and husband, David, of Anchorage, AK; sister-in-law, Arlene Horn Brown of Ardmore, OK; brother-in-law, Bill Horn and wife, Carmen, of New Braunfels, TX as well as other extended family members and friends, each of whom will miss Wylie. Mr. Musser will lie in state 10:00am to 7:00pm, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024 at Max Slayton Funerals with his family to receive friends from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. A private interment will be held by his family.

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Wylie Musser

February 17, 1944 - September 10, 2024