OBITUARY
Ollie James Courtney
April 20, 1923 – March 12, 2015
Ollie James Courtney, 91, of Richmond, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015. He was born on April 20, 1923. Ollie was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Vesley Courtney; son, Edward J. Vesley; two sisters and six brothers. Mr. Courtney was a longtime member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and Korea. He earned a Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in combat in WWII and a letter of heartfelt thanks from President Truman. He was the proud owner and operator of Courtney Body Company, Inc., and he was a member, in good standing, of AA for 35 years, helping many in his “extended family” with recovery. Ollie is survived by his children, Ruby Foster (Clayton), Betty Flanagan (Tom), Walter “Jim” Courtney, Kathy Vesley-Massey (Bill), and Daniel Vesley (Charlotte); grandchildren, Jennifer Goodman (Trey), David Flanagan (Paige), Jordan Windsor, and Joseph E. Vesley; great-grandchildren, Sierra Mickens, Marissa Goodman, Ayden Flanagan, and Eli Flanagan; and caregiver, Mary. The family will receive friends on Monday, March 16, 2015 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23231. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Fairfield Presbyterian Church, 6930 Cold Harbor Rd., Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Interment will be a 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 1400 S. Randolph St., Richmond, VA 23220. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Fairfield Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 1088, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. Online condolences may be registered at nelsenrichmond.com.
Services
- Visitation Monday, March 16, 2015
- Visitation Monday, March 16, 2015
- Funeral Service Tuesday, March 17, 2015
- Interment Tuesday, March 17, 2015
Memories
Ollie James Courtney
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ADD A MEMORYDale
March 24, 2015
My condolences to your family on the loss of Mr. Courtney. While I did not know him personally, I know he has been a man of good character with outstanding service to our Country in two major wars and 35 years in AA helping others like me. I have heard other members speak of him and I am grateful for his service to others in our family. Dale
Ginger Smither
March 19, 2015
I am so very sorry that I did not know of Ollie's passing. Please know that I am praying for all of you.I met Ollie and your mother at a Marr reunion a few years ago. A delightful couple.
March 16, 2015
Please accept condolences for your loss from the staff at Nelsen Funeral Home. You can depend on us to assist you on this journey and we will strive for your complete satisfaction while your loved one is in our care. We believe you deserve nothing less. For these difficult days, we will be honored to have you consider our home and family a part of yours.
Doni Kashinejad, LM,
Richmond, Virginia
March 14, 2015
We are so very greatful to have known Nancy and Ollie.They were truly an example to those of us who were friends of Bill W and Lois.They shared so much love with all of us.May you,their family know we are to truly greatful for having them in our lives.Lovingly,Charlie and Jenny
Dwayne & Jami Grablewski
March 13, 2015
We feel truly blessed to have known Ollie and Nancy. I'm gonna miss your face Ollie Bear!
May God bless and comfort your family.
Ray Parks
March 13, 2015
So sorry for your loss, Kathy. Praying for comfort for your family.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
March 13, 2015
To the family of Ollie Courtney,
We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Ollie. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor his memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.
Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271
Jim Courtney
March 13, 2015
We will meet again on the other side.
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