Jewell Martin "Jay" Coursey

Jewell Martin “Jay” Coursey, age 87, of Henderson, KY, passed away at 6:26 AM, Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Lucy Smith King Care Center under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice. Jay was born in Calvert City in 1928. He graduated from Central City High School in 1946. After high school he joined the United States Air Force. He served at Scott Air Force Base near St. Louis and worked in air transport. After his service in the Air Force, he worked in sales with Armour Packing Company. In 1960 he married Janie and they moved from Murfreesboro, TN to Henderson. There he opened Jay’s Superette. In 1962 he went to work for the family business, Park Machine and Supply Company, where he stayed until he retired. Jay was very involved in the community of Henderson. He was a longtime active member at First Baptist Church where he served as Trustee, Sunday School teacher, Treasurer, Deacon, Choir member and “chief door greeter”. He also served in the Lions Club earning the Melvin Jones Lifetime Service Award. Jay was on the Board of Directors at the Salvation Army, where he received the Gaynor Howell Service Award. He was also a member of the Gideon’s International. Jay was a square dance caller and teacher and loved to share his skills with the people of Henderson. Papa Jay never met a stranger. He loved to laugh and always had a positive word to say. He got a kick out of giving kids high fives and giving them candy when their mommas weren’t looking. His grandchildren were his greatest interest; whether they were singing, dancing or playing sports he was there. He was a hard worker and treasured the love of his life Janie. He taught his sons to do the same. Papa Jay will be missed by many. In addition to his parents Roy and Dona Coursey, Jay was preceded in death by his 3 brothers: Harold, Kenneth and Donald Coursey, and 1 sister Abadean Walters. Survivors include: Wife of 55 years: Janie Coursey Henderson, KY 2 Sons: Marty Coursey and wife Ellie Henderson, KY Jeff Coursey and wife Audra Henderson, KY 4 Grandchildren: Jeremiah Coursey, Lily Coursey, Katelin Coursey, Marty Coursey, Jr. Relatives and friends are invited to Jay’s Life Celebration from 2:00 PM- 8:00PM Saturday at Benton-Glunt Funeral Home and again on Sunday starting at 2:00 PM at First Baptist Church. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the church with Reverend Todd Linn, PhD officiating. Burial will follow at Fairmont Cemetery in Henderson, KY. Military honors will be rendered by the American Legion Worsham Post #40. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to: First Baptist Church, Salvation Army, Gideon’s International or St. Anthony’s Hospice. Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentonglunt.com

Jewell Martin "Jay" Coursey

July 26, 1928 - August 27, 2015