Thomas R. Courtney

Thomas R. Courtney of Steubenville, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, on November 27, 2015.  He was born on February 5, 1946, and raised in Weirton, WV, son of the late Charles E. and Florence E. Servoin Courtney.  He was the beloved husband of Nancy Hobson Courtney.  Mr. Courtney was an Elder at Restoration Church, formerly Ohio Valley Christian Center, where he found Jesus as his Savior and was a faithful member for 43 years.  He was also a strong supporter of Christian education and served as Chairman of the Board at Jefferson County Christian School for a number of years.  Mr. Courtney was a graduate of Weir High and held a BA from West Liberty State College in history education. He was a retired employee from Weirton Wholesale.  Besides his parents preceding him in death were three brothers, Jerry E., C. Richard, and William D. Courtney.  Besides his wife of 37 years, Mr. Courtney leaves behind two sons, Charles E. (Erin) Courtney of Chicago and David T. (Crystal) Courtney of Wheaton, IL, and one daughter, Laura E. Courtney of Johnstown, PA. He also leaves one brother, George (Patty) Courtney of Steubenville and one sister Carole (Joseph) Sterling of Marietta, GA, and two sisters-in-law Freda Courtney and Bonnie Courtney both of Weirton and nieces and nephews.  He was also the proud Pap of Thomas Graham Courtney and soon to arrive twin grandsons.  We would like to thank the DCI dialysis clinic employees for all the wonderful care given to Mr. Courtney these past 7 years.  Visiting hours will be at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home in Wintersville on Sunday from 6-8 and on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8.   Services, conducted by Pastor Gary Lilly, will be there on Tuesday at 10am.  Interment will follow at Fort Steuben Burial Estates in Wintersville.  Memorial contributions may be made to Restoration Church or Jefferson County Christian School.

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