Alex Gorden Courtney, Sr.

Passed 09/25/2022

Alex Gorden Courtney, Sr., 92, of Henrico, departed this life September 25, 2022. He was born on December 9, 1929 in Caroline County, Virginia to the late, Hattie Daisy Fells and Robert Harry Courtney. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Jane White Courtney, brothers, Warren E. Courtney and Curtis R. Courtney and sister, Clara L. Mines. Alex accepted Christ at an early age and became active in First Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Dawn Virginia after moving back to Virginia. After being educated in Caroline County Public Schools, he spent two years in the Army and worked as a bus driver for the New York Transist Authority, before becoming a Conductor for New York Transit Authority. Alex retired as a motorman. He loved spending time with his family, playing cards, traveling to the various casinos for relaxation and big family gatherings. Alex is survived by his children, Alex G. Courtney, Jr. (Renita), of Henrico, Robin L. Courtney- Campbell, (Patrick deceased) of Brooklyn, New York, and Tauriano Lewis, of Charlotte, North Carolina; two granddaughters, Shayla C. Varnado (Emile), of Chester, Virginia, and Sheree A. Courtney, of Normal, Illinois; two grandsons, Terry and Taurey Lewis; great-grandson, Emile Varnado, Jr.; sister, Yvonne Baylor, of Ashland, Virginia; brother, Melvin Courtney, of King George, Virginia; devoted niece, Deborah A. Spearman (Jay) of Richmond; devoted nephew, Darren Courtney (Kim), a host of other nieces, nephews; devoted caregivers, Kim Logan, Bobie Gaines, Paris Cain, Doretha Spearman, Turkessa Spearman, Renee Saunders, Ronnie Spearman and Chantay Bryce, other relatives and friends. Remains rest at Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd, where viewing will be held Friday September 30, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 1, at First Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 18041 Dawn Blvd., Hanover, Virginia 23069. Interment First Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.