Obituary of J Muse McCotter ~ 2004

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: The News & Observer Jan 31 2004

NEW BERN - J. Muse McCotter, 97, was born April 16, 1906 and died January 
28, 2004.  
He grew up in Cash Corner, North Carolina, a small farming community in 
Pamlico County. He attended New Bern High School, the University of North 
Carolina, and business school in Baltimore, Md.  
Muse spent the majority of his working life in farming growing potatoes 
and later raising beef cattle. He later served as Superintendent of the 
Craven County ABC Stores.  
Muse was a member of both the Shrine Temple in New Bern and the Masonic 
Lodge in Bayboro, N.C. for more than 75 years. He served as a member of 
the New Bern Board of Education as well as the North Carolina State Board 
of Agriculture. He also served a term as President of the North Carolina 
Cattlemen's Association. He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church where 
he had served on the Vestry as Junior Warden.  
Muse was predeceased by his wife of over 71 years, Emma D. "Bay" McCotter.  
He is survived by one son, John M. McCotter, Jr. of New Bern; two daughters, 
Emma M. Latham of Wilmington, N.C. and Susan M. Fox of Edenton, N.C. 
He is also survived by six grandchildren, Emma, Steven, Susan, James, Leah 
and Catherine as well as six great- grandchildren.  
Muse and his wife Bay were a great team who truly loved life, each other, 
and the friendships and adventures it offered. They saw everyday as a gift 
not to be wasted, but to be enjoyed with humor and fun. They were a 
wonderful example of how to view the time we all have together.  
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to either the Christ Church Memorial 
Fund, P.O. Box 1246, New Bern, N.C. 28563 or Building Together Ministries, 
1116 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, N.C. 27604.





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