Fred L. Courtney

Fred Lloyd Courtney, 89, died Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Morning Sun Care Center.

There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Shaul Cemetery in Ottumwa.

A general memorial has been established in his name. Honts Funeral Home in Winfield is in charge of arrangements.

He was born March 31, 1918, in Agency, the son of Ed and Ora Hockett Courtney. On Jan. 30, 1943, he married Phyllis Dye.

A veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II, he worked as a plumber, welder, and farmer. He worked at John Morrell in Ottumwa and at the IAAP in Middletown. He was a member of the Winfield Open Bible Church.

He is survived by his son, Charles Courtney of Ottumwa; two daughters, Carol McKillips of Ottumwa and Irene Hesseltine of Winfield; and four grandchildren.

His parents, wife, one son, one daughter, one grandson and three brothers preceded him in death.