Bruce Whitner Courtney, Sr.

Bruce Whitner Courtney, Sr. 89, of Nahunta, GA died Wednesday morning at Satilla Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Thomasville, GA his parents were Burton Marshall and Audrey Maxwell Courtney. He is also preceded in death by a grandson, Campbell May. He is retired from State Farm as an insurance agent and was a past member of the Elk Club in Gainesville, FL, Grand Marshall for parades in Brantley Co., and active with the schools, T-ball, and youth sports. He also served in the Army during WWII. He is a charter member of Southside Baptist Church in Nahunta. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Inez Higginbotham Courtney of Nahunta; a daughter, Delena Courtney May of Gainesville, FL; a son, Bruce Whitner "Whit" Courtney, Jr. of Lecanto, FL; a grandson, Geoffrey Courtney May of Gainesville, FL; three great grandchildren, Jackson, Heston and Gracie May; and one sister, Margaret C. Brinson of Thomasville, GA. Visitation will be Friday evening starting at 5 p.m. at Frye Funeral Home (formally Chambless-Frye). Funeral services will be Saturday morning at 11 a.m. from Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Price officiating. Burial will be at 3 p.m. at New Hope Cemetery, Hickox.