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Riley Funeral Home obituary
Hamilton, TX
254-386-3117

Moody Eugene Courtney
NOVEMBER 17, 1926 – JUNE 2, 2018

Moody E. Courtney Nov 17, 1926 – June 2, 2018 Moody E. Courtney, age 91, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 2nd. Funeral services were held on June 5th at First Baptist Church, Hamilton, with Rev. Drew Dabbs officiating. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton. Moody was born Nov. 17, 1926, to the late Rose and John Courtney of Jonesboro. He graduated from Jonesboro High School and Texas A&M University with a B. S. degree in Agricultural Engineering. He married Patty Courtney Dec. 26, 1951 at First Baptist Church, Hamilton. They were married 66 years and farmed and ranched in Jonesboro. Moody was ordained a deacon in 1968 and served many years. He served on the Hamilton-Coryell Soil and Water Conservation Board for 36 years. He was a charter member of the Jonesboro Fire Department and served 40 years. In 1968 the Ft. Worth Press awarded him “Conservationist of the Year,” and in 1969 Hamilton Chamber of Commerce recognized him as “Outstanding Farmer of the Year.” He is survived by his wife, Patty; a daughter, Dr. Mary E. Moore and husband Dr. W.R. Moore of Tennessee; a son, David Courtney of Jonesboro; a grandson, Evan Moore and wife Ellen of Seattle, WA; two nieces, Kay Stamper and husband David, and Elizabeth Gilmore and husband Charles; and two nephews, John Courtney and wife Martha, and Earl Courtney and wife Kerry . Memorials may be made to the Roofing Fund of First Baptist Church, Hamilton; 220 S. Bell, Hamilton, TX 76531.

FAMILY
John Courtney, Father
Rose Courtney, Mother
Patty Courtney, Wife
Dr. Mary E. Moore, Daughter
Dr. W.R. Moore, Son-in-law
David Courtney, Son
Evan Moore, Grandchild
Ellen Moore, Grandchild
Kay Stamper, Niece
David Stamper, Nephew
Elizabeth Gilmore, Niece
Charles Gilmore, Nephew
John Courtney, Nephew
Martha Courtney, Niece
Earl Courtney, Nephew
Kerry Courtney, Niece
PALLBEARERS
Roger Hill
Mike Tanner
Gary Carroll
Jon Mark Jester
Jimmy Edwards
Allen Dodson
Jon Lengefeld
Jesse Barbar


Services


4
JUNE
Visiation
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

RILEY FUNERAL HOME
402 W Main
Hamilton, Texas 76531


5
JUNE
Funeral Service
10:00 am

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
200 S Bell
Hamilton, Texas 76531
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Moody E. Courtney
Nov 17, 1926 – June 2, 201
Moody E. Courtney, age 91, of Jonesboro, passed away on June 2nd. Funeral services were held on June 5th at First Baptist Church, Hamilton, with Rev. Drew Dabbs officiating. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Hamilton.

Moody was born Nov. 17, 1926, to the late Rose and John Courtney of Jonesboro. He graduated from Jonesboro High School and Texas A&M University with a B. S. degree in Agricultural Engineering. He married Patty Courtney Dec. 26, 1951 at First Baptist Church, Hamilton. They were married 66 years and farmed and ranched in Jonesboro.

Moody was ordained a deacon in 1968 and served many years. He served on the Hamilton-Coryell Soil and Water Conservation Board for 36 years. He was a charter member of the Jonesboro Fire Department and served 40 years. In 1968 the Ft. Worth Press awarded him “Conservationist of the Year,” and in 1969 Hamilton Chamber of Commerce recognized him as “Outstanding Farmer of the Year.”

He is survived by his wife, Patty; a daughter, Dr. Mary E. Moore and husband Dr. W.R. Moore of Tennessee; a son, David Courtney of Jonesboro; a grandson, Evan Moore and wife Ellen of Seattle, WA; two nieces, Kay Stamper and husband David, and Elizabeth Gilmore and husband Charles; and two nephews, John Courtney and wife Martha, and Earl Courtney and wife Kerry .

Memorials may be made to the Roofing Fund of First Baptist Church, Hamilton; 220 S. Bell, Hamilton, TX 76531.