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Robert Courtney Obituary

Courtney, Robert Lee 90, of Kansas City, entered his heavenly home on December 7, 2017. He was a man of strong faith, much wisdom, abundance of love, gentle spirit, compassion and empathy. He was born December 8, 1926 in Hoisington, KS, son of James and Jewell (Weatherford) Courtney, whom preceded him in death. Robert served in the Navy during WWII aboard the USS Randolph. He later graduated from Central Bible School. He walked every day of his life in service to God and strived to always be a light to all. He was a man of small stature but from the pulpit his voice was that of a strong giant, ministering to congregations big and small all over the states as an Assemblies of God Pastor for 50+ years. Robert is preceded in death by his wife of 50 glorious years, Nelle (Bradsher) Courtney; sister, Donna Johns; brothers, James and Glen Courtney; niece, Paula Higgs; granddaughter, Victoria Kelderman. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Una Pearl Farley of MO; his three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy Comstock (Carl) of KS, Rheta Landon (Dwight) of KS, Mellanie Renfro (Randy) of MO, his son, Robert Courtney of TX; three stepchildren, Vicky Haley (Jim) of OK, Jim Duncan (Janie) of TX and Kevin Keagle (Katie) of IL; 22 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two nephews and niece; along with many friends and church family, all whom he loved immensely. Robert is laid to rest at White Chapel Cemetery in Gladstone, MO.

Published by Wichita Eagle on Dec. 17, 2017.
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So sorry for your loss. He was a GREAT man!!!

December 24, 2017

Fair winds and following seas sailor.

Thank you for your service to this nation.

Harry Simpson

December 17, 2017

As an usher at Northland Cathedral, I will really miss Pastor RLCourtney. On Sunday mornings,Pastor RLCourtney would always go out of his way to tell me, God Bless You son,. He was a true minister for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Ed Schrader

December 10, 2017

To the Courtney Family - Sending my Love and Prayers on your loss of Bro RL.
He was a good friend, and my husband and I loved him very much. He will be missed by all. Dear Lord - please wrap your loving arms around this family at this sad time, and give them peace. See You On The Other Side RL.

Dorcas Allen

December 8, 2017

My condolences to Una and The Courtney Family. May God comfort and keep you.

Dustyn Parsons

December 7, 2017

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