Douglas Lamont Coursey
October 29, 1952 - July 20, 2020
Douglas Lamont Coursey 67, passed away on July 20, 2020 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Douglas was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1952 to parents, late Mamie “Katie” Gilmore and late George “Chico” Coursey. Douglas was raised in Chester by his mother and stepfather, Clem “Gil” Gilmore. He was educated in the Chester Upland School District; graduated in 1970. He served in the United States Air Force for 4 years; stationed in Taiwan and Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. In 1972, he married Francine Mixson; together they have one daughter. Douglas remarried in 1981 to Tamara Coleman, together they have three daughters. He worked for the Philadelphia Electric Company for over 30 years and Crozer Medical Center for 5 years. Douglas enjoyed fishing, traveling, sports and time with family. Douglas is survived by his wife of 39 years, Tamara L. Coursey of Brookhaven, PA; daughters, Monica Coursey- Queen of New Castle, DE, Lameisha Coursey of Wilmington, DE, Tyra Taylor ( Keith) of Wilmington, DE and Erica Coleman of Chester, PA.; brothers, Michael Coursey (Karen) of Chester, PA and Clem Gilmore of Upper Chichester, PA; sister Luwanna Davis of Bear, DE; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; predeceased sisters, Jill Council and Carolyn Anderson; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Viewing will be held at Earl Foster Funeral Home on July 30, 2020 from 11-1pm.
Douglas Lamont Coursey 67, passed away on July 20, 2020 at Bryn Mawr Hospital. Douglas was born in Chester, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1952 to parents, late Mamie “Katie” Gilmore and late George “Chico” Coursey. Douglas... View Obituary & Service Information