Individual Details
John Port Coursey
(24 Apr 1917 - 7 Jul 2007)
JOHN PORT COURSEY 1917-2007
John P. Coursey, 90, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007.
He was born April 24, 1917, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and spent most of his life in the Hattiesburg and Jackson Mississippi areas. He was a Mason and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Helena in World War II. He retired as an air traffic controller in 1997.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maurice Coursey; daughter, Bettye Workman; son, Kenneth (Cathy) Coursey; two granddaughters, Heather Coursey and Hillary (Matt) Homan; and two grandsons, Landon and Johnathan.
The family would like to thank Dr. Charles Knight, Dr. Andrea Hackel, and the staff of Homestead Village, especially Buildings D and I, for their compassionate care and many kindnesses.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of your choice.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
The funeral service will be officiated by Reverend Jim Murphy and assisted by Reverend Don Minton, and will be held immediately following at 10:30 am, Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Coursey will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery.
EASTERN GATE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of all arrangements.
Parents:
Uel Peter Coursey 1873–1936
Mary Elizabeth Hatten Coursey 1884–1984
John P. Coursey, 90, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2007.
He was born April 24, 1917, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and spent most of his life in the Hattiesburg and Jackson Mississippi areas. He was a Mason and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Helena in World War II. He retired as an air traffic controller in 1997.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and three sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Maurice Coursey; daughter, Bettye Workman; son, Kenneth (Cathy) Coursey; two granddaughters, Heather Coursey and Hillary (Matt) Homan; and two grandsons, Landon and Johnathan.
The family would like to thank Dr. Charles Knight, Dr. Andrea Hackel, and the staff of Homestead Village, especially Buildings D and I, for their compassionate care and many kindnesses.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or a charity of your choice.
A visitation will be held from 9:30 - 10:30 Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
The funeral service will be officiated by Reverend Jim Murphy and assisted by Reverend Don Minton, and will be held immediately following at 10:30 am, Thursday, July 12, 2007 at Eastern Gate Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.
Mr. Coursey will be laid to rest at Barrancas National Cemetery.
EASTERN GATE MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME is in charge of all arrangements.
Parents:
Uel Peter Coursey 1873–1936
Mary Elizabeth Hatten Coursey 1884–1984
Events
| Birth | 24 Apr 1917 | Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi | |||
| Marriage | 24 Aug 1943 | Jones County, Mississippi - Maurice Morris |  |  | |
| Death | 7 Jul 2007 | Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida | | | |
| Burial | 12 Jul 2007 | Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Escambia County, Florida | | |
Families
| Spouse | Maurice Morris (1919 - 2011) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
Notes
Marriage
John P. CourseySex Male
Age 26
Birth Year (Estimated) 1917
Race White
Father's Name U.p. Coursey
Father's Sex Male
Mother's Name Mary Eliz. Coursey
Mother's Sex Female
Spouse's Name Maurice Morris
Spouse's Sex F
Spouse's Age 24
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1919
Spouse's Race White
Spouse's Father's Name J.m. Morris
Spouse's Father's Sex Male
Spouse's Mother's Name Ethel Morris
Marriage Date 24 Aug 1943
Marriage Place Jones, Mississippi
Death
John P CourseyState Mississippi
Last Place of Residence Pensacola, Escambia, Florida
Previous Residence Postal Code 32514
Age 90
Birth Date 24 Apr 1917
Death Date 07 Jul 2007
Burial
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