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William F. (Bill) Courtney Sr.
June 18, 2012
William F. (Bill) Courtney Sr. was welcomed into his Heavenly Father’s arms on June,15, 2012. Bill was born July 18, 1948, in Pelzer, SC, but had lived most of his life in Pensacola. He was a member of the Ensley Volunteer Fire Department and served his community for over 14 years, as was his father many years before. Bill had also been a member of Gonzalez Baptist Church along with his sister and mother.
Bill is survived by the love of his life, soul mate, and best friend, Vivian Hoffert; his children, William F. Courtney Jr., and daughter-in-law, Carla; Sue Prosser, and Brian Shaw; his grandchildren, Jonathan Courtney and his wife Kyndal Courtney, Ryan Courtney, Sean Harris, Lindsay Prosser, Lanny Prosser, Heather Shaw and Lauren Shaw; one great-granddaughter, Gracie; his sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Hubert Howard; two nephews; two nieces; two great-nephews and one great-niece; and his best buddies, “Angel” and “Scooter”.
Funeral services will be at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North at 1000 Highway 29 South.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 19, 2012, from 5 – 6 p.m. at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North.
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4 Responses to “William F. (Bill) Courtney Sr.”
I am so sorry to hear of Bill’s passing. He saved my Mother’s life when I was 13 years old. He was working for Escambia EMS , and she was involved in a horrific car accident. Thanks to him , she lived another 40 years. He was a wonderful man and even though we didn’t keep in touch , I never forgot him!! RIP Bill , heaven has received a wonderful angel!!
Thank you Mr. Carter, & Mr. Ramey for your kind words for Bill. Anyone that really took the time to get to know Bill, liked him. He was real and was just Bill. Had a heart of gold, would help you if he could. I am so sorry that someone dropped the ball, and the information didn’t get in the paper in time for y’all, and many others, to attend his service. Bill’s family, including me would have loved for more of Bill’s old friends to have shared that time with us. It was a beautiful service, the man that Bill had asked to preach his service, was Eric Jerkins, from Brewton, Al., but who is the Associate Pastor at Zion chapel, in Century. Bill had grown close to Eric, and he knew that Eric would minister to his family like no one else could. Again, that you so much for sharing your thought with us all. Bill is smiling down from Heaven saying, “well my goodness, I did touch many lives”. We miss you so much Bill!
So sorry to hear this, especially after the service has started. I first met Bill through Ensley Fire Department, then worked with him at Escambia EMS. He enjoyed life to the fullest, and was a huge influence on me both as a firefighter and EMT. My heartfelt condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.
Sorry Im reading this just now after the funeral has started. May Bill rest in peace and may God Bless his family. Bill was a big part of my early adulthood and there some 30 years ago when I became a firefighter. He helped teach me to be fearless and survive. Thanks Bill.