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Philip Cebern Musgrave Jr. “Cebo” Philip Cebern Musgrave Jr., affectionately known to family and friends as Cebo, entered eternal life on January 3, 2026. Cebo was born on December 7, 1942, at Nix Hospital in San Antonio, Texas, to Billie Ruth Thompson Musgrave and Philip Cebern Musgrave. Born into a military family, Cebo spent his formative years traveling the world, an experience that shaped his outgoing spirit and ease with people from all walks of life. Upon his father’s retirement from the military, the family settled in San Antonio, where Cebo graduated from Texas Military Institute. As a young boy, he loved sports, making new friends, and spending time at the ranch with his grandfather, where he learned the trade and developed a lifelong love of the outdoors. While at TMI, he was actively involved on the football team, the rifle team, and the fencing team. He went on to attend the University of Texas at Austin, where he studied art and pledged Kappa Sigma fraternity. Cebo deeply loved his fraternity brothers and maintained those friendships throughout his life. Friendly and engaging, Cebo truly never met a stranger. From a young age, he was known for his warmth, confidence, and loyalty. He was a devoted and protective big brother to his younger sister. As a man, Cebo was happy, fun-loving, and always surrounded by friends. He was deeply loyal and took pride in being a good friend. He found great joy in hunting and fishing with family and friends. Art was one of Cebo’s great passions. He painted large-scale abstract works, many of which hang in the homes of family members. Cebo began his professional career in the financial world at Dewar, Robertson, and Pancoast in San Antonio. He ultimately found his true calling at the Phyllis Browning Company, specializing in ranch real estate. In 1997, Cebo married Jo Ann Coates. Together they loved spending time skiing in Telluride, fishing in Port Aransas, hunting, riding horses, entertaining at the ranch, annual trips to New York City, and traveling throughout Europe. Cebo was a member of numerous clubs and civic organizations, including the San Antonio Country Club, The Argyle Club, the Ecumenical Center, the Old Trail DriversClub, and the Knights of Momus in Galveston. At one time, he served as chaplain of the Sons of the Republic of Texas. Most of all, Cebo loved his family. His love for them was steady, joyful, and unwavering. Through the years, some of his most treasured moments were spent with his daughter Cebern in Port Aransas. He was happiest when surrounded by those he loved—sharing stories, laughter, meals, and time together. Cebo was preceded in death by his loving parents and grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann; his daughters, Cebern Musgrave and Paula Coates; his son, David Leal; and his beloved grandchildren Reign Marie, Isabella, and Cash. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Olive Anne Kleberg (Tres); nieces and nephews Anne Marie Bailey (Jeff), Christina Jonker (Attie), and Cardo Kleberg (Britt); and great-nieces and nephews Cole (Allison) and their sons Hudson and Bobby, Olivia, Tano, Beau, Cebe, Coco, Ayden, and Tatum. He will also be deeply missed by his loving companion, his white Labrador retriever, Mallory. A memorial service will be held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church on Monday, January 12, at 10:30 a.m. Honorary Pallbearers: Doug McLeod, Jimmy McCarroll, Kit Goldsbury, Tommy Smith, Lin Weems, Carl Newton, Dickie Longoria, Tommy Moorman, Mitch West, Harry Affleck, Walter Baker, and Billy Osborn. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 11 St. Luke’s Lane, San Antonio, TX 78209.

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Philip Cebern Musgrave Jr.

December 7, 1942 - January 3, 2026