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Raymond Courson Obituary

COURSON Mr. Raymond W. Courson, 67, died suddenly Friday, February 25, 2011. Mr. Courson was a native of Jacksonville and retired with 20 years service in the U.S. Navy. He was the owner and operator for more than 20 years of Ray's New & Used Books at the Ramona Flea Market. Mr. Courson enjoyed reading and playing cards. He was past president of the Carpenters Local # 627. Ray was a loving son, husband, father and friend to all who knew him. Mr. Courson was preceded in death by his father, Ralph S. Courson and his son, Randall Bennett. Survivors include his wife, Mavis Courson; his mother, Lillian Courson; 3 children: Michelle Ortez, Neil Bennett and Katherine (Kenneth) Belk; 1 brother: Harvey L. (Linda) Courson; 2 foster sisters: Anita (Charles) Duren and Brenda (Don) Robbins; 3 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; several nieces, nephews and extended family. A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, March 3, 2011 at PEEPLES FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, North Jacksonville Chapel, 2220 Soutel Drive near Lem Turner Road with Rev. William Reister, officiating. His family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 2, 2011.

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The Wade's

March 8, 2011

Aunt Lil', Mavis and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the sudden loss of Raymond. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Take comfort in knowing he is in a better place watching over us. Love you, Scott, Stacey, Tyler and Austin

The Wade's

March 5, 2011

Mavis & family
Robert and I are so very sorry for the loss of Ray...We will always be here for you..love
Celeste and Robert

March 5, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Debi Gulbrand

March 3, 2011

Mavis,

My condolences in the passing of Ray. He was a gentle kind man who was liked by everyone. May God be with you and the family at this difficult time.

Billie Adkins

March 3, 2011

Prayers are with you and your family Michelle. Miss you Billie Adkins

George chaplin

March 3, 2011

Michelle,
You and and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourself and please call me if I can do anything at all to help.
Love
Steve Kavanagh

Deedee Priest

March 3, 2011

Aunt Lily and Family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love you,
Deedee Priest & Family

George Chaplin

March 3, 2011

George, Sherry, Cory , Cody and our dog Jigger our thoughts and prayer are with u and your family. GOD Bless!

Nancie Mass

March 2, 2011

Thinking of all of you and praying for God's tender care to cover you during this time. Ray was always wonderful and kind. Much love is sent from Virginia - Nancie

Michelle Ortez

March 2, 2011

Loving, kind, patient, generous and supportive- I could not have been more blessed. He was a gift from GOD. Ray made this this world a better place. I am so grateful for the time we had as a family. He was the best Father a daughter could have. He is either golfing with Jesus now or reading Him a book. We miss him with great heartache. Thank you for the kind words.

Janice Carroll Walker

March 2, 2011

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Robbie Manners

March 2, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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