Walter E. Courtner

Walter Earl Courtner Walter E. Courtner, age 84 passed away after a lengthy illness on 8-20-2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Johnson County and was a member of Rock Springs Baptist Church. He was proceeded in death by his parents: Clyde and Susie Fritts Courtner , and one son Kenneth E. Courtner of Butler, TN, one granddaughter Brandy Noel Courtner, and two brothers, Howard and Lloyd Courtner. Survivors include his son James Dean "Shorty" Courtner and wife Sandra, three sisters, Parlee Courtner of Mountain City, TN, Violet and Kate Courtner of Butler, brother Clarence Courtner of Mountain City, TN, two grandsons Kenneth E. Courtner and Devin Owen Courtner of Wilkes County, NC, several nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service August 22nd, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Rock Springs Cemetery. Preacher Shannon Courtner of Rock Springs Baptist Church will be officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Eddie Courtner, William B. Peterson, Jim Matherly, Howard Courtner Jr. and Sanford Courtner. The family would like to thank all of his friends at Mountain City Care Center, all of his special nurses, Kim Kline, Brad Gentry and Curtis Norris. Online condolences may be sent to the family and viewed through our website at www.hux-lipfordfh.com Arrangements for the Walter E. Courtner are in the care of Hux-Lipford Funeral Home.