The Johnson's: The passing of Kay Courter 3/15/14 12:43am

Saturday March 15 we sadly headed to St. Louis to help make preparation for the cremation of Kay. He had been sick for awhile but this was a sudden, unexpected time to pass. Kevin and Denise came in from Seattle; Sheri and Derek came in from Florida and we came from Chicago. Kay had all his kids with him during the memorial. We spent time going through old pictures and all his accommodations selecting a few to be present during the memorial. We love you and miss you Kay!

Kay A. Courter, 69, of Farmington, MO (formerly of Troy, IL) passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 12:43 a.m., after a lengthy illness. He was born in Berkley, CA on February 19, 1945. On August 16, 1986, he married Phyllis D. Courter in Dupo, IL. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving besides his wife is one daughter, Mrs. Christopher E. Wright (Sheri Kay) of Dunedin, FL; four sons, Mr. Derek A. Courter (Rachel) of Largo, FL, Mr. Kevin E. Courter (Denise) of Poulsbo, WA, Mr. Stephen D. Johnson (Shelly) of Enfield, CT and Mr. Cody A. Courter (Elisa) of O'fallon, IL; twelve grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. He was cremated at Bi-State Cremation Service. Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. At Bethel Baptist Church located at 7775 Collinsville Road, Troy, IL with services following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans. —at Bethel Baptist Church.