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JAMES GOURLEY Obituary


JAMES S. GOURLEY (Age 100)  
On Saturday, February 25, 2017, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved husband of the late Lena C. Gourley (Nee Caldwell); father of Robert "Bobby" Stuart Gourley. Memorial Service at Knox Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 410 Granville Drive, Silver Spring, on Tuesday March 28, 2017 at 11 a.m. Interment Parklawn Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Knox Orthodox Presbyterian Church.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 10, 2017.

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Arlene (D.J.) Pensyl

March 14, 2017

On Angel's wings you were taken But in my heart you'll stay And in God's light you will rest Until we meet again some day......

Mindy (Blue Eyez) Norris

March 13, 2017

I am so very sorry that I wasn't able to say goodbye. I know deep down in my heart, that you are with your lovely wife Lena,and that you both are together in Heaven ... Thank You so much for the kind words you always had for everyone... I am glad I got to know you. REST IN PEACE, MY FRIEND

Gail AIKENS

March 11, 2017

As this candle burns enternaly so will my love for you

Gail AIKENS

March 10, 2017

Today is both a sad and happy day. I am sad because I can no longer see or talk with you. I am happy because I know that you are with OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GOD AND Lena.You will always have a special place in my heart now and forever. Until we meet again, I Love You

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