Roe Dean Courson

April 14, 1927 - August 26, 2017

Mr. Roe Dean Courson, age 90, passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, August 26, 2017, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Courson, a native of the Bickley Community of Ware County, was born April 14, 1927 to the late Loyd D. Courson and the late Frances Bagley Courson. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Mary Lois Spivey Courson; 1 Son, Robert Dean Courson; 2 Sisters, Doris Bittaker and Mary Frances Joiner and 1 Brother, Loyd Vernon Courson. After he met and married the love of his life in 1944, they lived in Douglas for 30 years where they owned and operated numerous businesses in and around Coffee County. They then moved to Panacea, FL where they started new businesses and made many more memories and friends. After owning and operating Panacea Plaza of Panacea, FL, he and his wife returned to Douglas after 40 years to spend their last years with family and friends in their hometown. Mr. Courson was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors included: 2 Sons: Wayne Courson and Nolan Courson both of Douglas, GA 1 Daughter: Pam Courson of Niceville, FL 1 Sister: Maurice Belcher of Douglas, Ga. 8 Grandchildren: Deana Courson and Dax Courson both of Panacea, FL Ronnie Courson, Amber Thrift, Shyea Courson and Ursyla Brooker all of Douglas, GA Nolan Courson, II of Brunswick, GA and Samantha Copeland of Niceville, FL A number of Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren Several Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and a host of Friends The funeral service was held Monday morning, August 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Courson, Jr. and Rev. Preston Joiner officiating. Special Eulogies were given by Joann Courson and Braxton Russ. The interment followed in Bethel Cemetery. Active Pallbearers were: Ronnie Courson, Dax Courson, Braxton Russ, Charles Courson, Bobby Joiner, Bruce Joiner and Dalton Courson. Members of the Congregation served as Honorary Pallbearers. Special Musical Selections, “Home” and “Look What I’ve Traded For A Mansion”, were presented by the Soloist, Glenda Courson, with Taped Music. “Pre-Lude” and “Post-Lude” soft hymns were rendered by Al Wayne Hulsey at the Piano. Condolences may be left at www.ricketsonfuneralhome.com. Ricketson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.