Gene Allen Courmier was born on Nov. 7, 1935, and passed away on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, at the age of 90.
Gene Allen Courmier served in the Navy for over 20 years. He worked on many Vessels throughout his years of service, USS BUSHNELL (AS-15), USS CHOPPER (SS-342), USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343), USS GRENADIER (SS-525), USS SAILFISH (SS-572) and USS PROTEUS (AS-19). He proudly served his country and was a hero to many, especially his family. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Gene is survived by his wife of 28 years, Martha Courmier; children, Chester Courmier, Brenda Jeter, Diane Champagne, Theresa Khoury and husband Charles “Ike” Khoury, and Nic Bollich; grandchildren, Brandon Courmier and wife Telitha, Breann Courmier, Cody Bollich and wife Kari, Kristen Khoury, Jermiah Khoury and wife Elisa, Patrick Williams and wife Lindsey, and Nicolas Bollich; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great -grandchild; sister, Jimmie Faye Waller; nephews, Dan Waller and spouse, and Brian Waller and spouse and great nephew, Kyle Waller; along with the mother of his children, ex-wife, Shirely LaGrand Courmier.
He was preceded in death by his son, Kelvin Michael Courmier; and parents, Chester Allen Courmier and Susan Jane Coward.
A Navy man, engineer, tinker, leader, dreamer, rock, tough but understanding, Christian, giver. All very valid characteristics that can be used to describe you. Not a perfect legacy, but only Yeshua has that. We love you, Papa. Enjoy your glorified body, and don’t bother telling Jesus any of your amazing stories; he already knows what really happened.
The family would like to thank Heart of Hospice caregivers Shannon, Lorraine, Conteffa, Tacara, and Daniel.
The family received friends from 5- 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16, and continuing from 1 until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton. Pastor Rob Tibbitts officiated. Interment followed at Granger Cemetery in Vinton.
Arrangements were handled by Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1018 W. Fourth St., DeQuincy.
(Paid Memorial)
