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Virgil D. Courtney

Birth	:	6 Nov 1924 Ewing, Lewis County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	12 Jan 2011 Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maryville, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.3889008, -94.8727722
Description	:	Virgil D. Courtney 1924-2011 LENEXA, Kan. - Virgil D. Courtney, Lenexa, a former longtime Maryville resident, died at home on January 12, 2011. Virgil was born November 6, 1924 in Ewing, Mo., to Louis A. Courtney and Roxy J. Penrod Courtney. In 1928 his family moved to the Maryville area, where he lived until retiring in Arizona. Virgil graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1942 before joining the US Navy in 1943. He served our country for three years during World War II, with two of these years aboard the USS North Carolina. The USS... Read More	Virgil D. Courtney 1924-2011 LENEXA, Kan. - Virgil D. Courtney, Lenexa, a former longtime Maryville resident, died at home on January 12, 2011. Virgil was born November 6, 1924 in Ewing, Mo., to Louis A. Courtney and Roxy J. Penrod Courtney. In 1928 his family moved to the Maryville area, where he lived until retiring in Arizona. Virgil graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1942 before joining the US Navy in 1943. He served our country for three years during World War II, with two of these years aboard the USS North Carolina. The USS North Carolina was the only battleship involved in all 15 major battles in the south Pacific, most occurring during Virgil's service, for which he received 11 bronze stars. A year after returning to Maryville from the War, Virgil began his 43-year career with Nodaway Worth Electric Cooperative. From the entry-level, "ground man" position, he was promoted six times over his first 20 years, until being named General Manager. He led the organization for 23 more years until his retirement in 1990. As former employees will recall, Virgil often mentioned how proud he was to serve those many years for an organization which gave so much back to its members. While with the Electric Cooperative, he served on various local, state, and national committees and boards. This included serving on the board of RESCO-Rural Electric Supply Cooperative which served the needs of Cooperatives in 12 states, and he was president for nine years of ACRE, a political action committee. Virgil also served the Maryville community by active participation in the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, holding the office of president in both. Additionally, he served the Nodaway County Red Cross, United Way, St Francis Hospital Fund Drive, Maryville Planning and Zoning Board, and the Nodaway County Public Water Supply District. For the latter, Virgil was instrumental in the creation of the Water District and volunteered as secretary/treasurer from its inception in 1972 until his retirement in 1990. Other memberships included American Legion Post 100, Nodaway Masonic Lodge No. 470, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry No. 320, and Moila Shriners of St Joseph. During his life, Virgil embodied the heart and soul of America: hard work, self-reliance, and love of family, friends, and country. An extremely patriotic American, he was honored to have served with his generation in World War II to preserve our freedoms and proudly displayed the flag daily. Virgil was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, James, Albert (Lazelle), Gerald, and Conlin; one sister, Arcella Couts; and grandson, Matthew Taylor. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife of 64 years, Roberta, Lenexa; son Perry and his wife, Gladys, of Maryville, Mo.; daughter, Debbie and husband, Steve Taylor, of Olathe, Kan.; grandson, Josh Taylor and wife, Julie, of Eden Prairie, Minn.; grandson, Christopher of Marshfield, Mo.; granddaughter, Jessica of Denver, Colo.; and three great-grandchildren, Nicholas, Ryan, and Lauren Taylor. Memorials in Virgil's name to the USS North Carolina Battleship Memorial, the Alzheimer's Association, the American Heart Association, or the Moila Shriners of St Joseph would be deeply appreciated. A celebration of Virgil's life will be held on January 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the Maryville Country Club with lunch following. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 29, at Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maryville, with military services conducted by the James Edward Gray American Legion Post 100 and the Missouri Military Honors Team. St Joseph News Press 1-18-2011

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Where is Virgil D. Courtney's memorial?
Virgil D. Courtney's memorial is located at: Nodaway Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Maryville, Nodaway County, USA.
When did Virgil D. Courtney death?
Virgil D. Courtney death on 12 Jan 2011 in Lenexa, Johnson County, Kansas, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Virgil D. Courtney's memorial?
Latitude: 40.3889008
Longitude: -94.8727722

Family Members:

Parent

Louis Arthur Courtney

(1881 - 1969)

Roxy Jane Elizabeth Penrod Courtney

(1893 - 1962)

Spouse

Roberta A. Lightfoot Courtney

(1929 - 2022)

Siblings

Albert Lazelle Courtney

(1915 - 1993)

Gerald Arthur Courtney

(1917 - 1995)

Arcella Rosabeth Courtney Couts

(1920 - 2005)

James Dudley “Jay” Courtney

(1922 - 1975)

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