OBIT: George A. "Big Red" Courtney, 1980, formerly of Somerset County, PA

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  GEORGE A. COURTNEY
  
    George A. "Big Red" Courtney, 51, of Bradenton, Fla., formerly of
  Somerset, died Aug. 7, 1980, at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton.
    He was born Aug. 1, 1929, in Webster, son of Andrew J. and Hattie
  (Johnson) Courtney.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  He is
  survived by these children: Mrs. Ronald (Crystal) Shroyer and Mrs. Walter
  (April) Shroyer Jr., both of Berlin RD 3; George Andrew II, of Somerset;
  Melanie Sue, Patrick and Shannon Amy, all of Bradenton, Fla.  Also six
  grandchildren.  He was a brother of Clarence, of Fla.; William L. of
  Monongahela; Mrs. Phoebe McElflesh and Mrs. Amy Harrison, both of
  Bradenton, Fla.; Mrs. Eddie Minno of West Newton.
    He was a retired master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force where he served
  for 21 years.  He served in both Korean and Vietnam wars.  He was a member
  of the High Templars of the Air Force, Fraternal Order of Eagles 1801,
  Somerset, and was a Mason. 
    Friends were received at, the Johnson-Kuhlman Funeral Home, Berlin. 
  Funeral services were held at the Sarver Church, the Rev. Leonard Day
  officiating.  Interment, Sarver Church Cemetery.
  
  The Republic, August 21, 1980
  
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