Mr. Ray Gene Coursey, Sr., 82 of Murray, KY, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, Murray, KY.
Born May 23, 1943, in Almo, KY, Ray was the son of the late Leon Coursey and Mary Olga (Clendenon) Coursey. He was a proud alumnus of Almo High School, where he played center on the Warriors basketball team before moving to the newly consolidated Calloway County High School, where he graduated with the inaugural class. Ray took great pride in his Almo roots, and the friendships he made in childhood remained among his most treasured throughout his life. He was a supervisor at Tappan Stove Co. and later retired from Briggs & Stratton, where he worked as a forklift operator. A true Jeep enthusiast, Ray loved everything about them—the sound of the engine, the feeling of the open road, and the camaraderie among fellow Jeep owners. His passion for Jeeps was a lifelong hobby that brought him joy and connection with others who shared his enthusiasm.
Those left to cherish memories of Ray include his wife, Deborah (Jackson) Coursey; children, Jenger Coursey DeShields of Murray, Tina Matheny Morris of Bostwick, GA, Jeremy (Melanie) Matheny of Murray, and Daniel (Heather) Matheny of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Ally Deshields (Evan) Hopkins, Bobby DeShields, Dorian (Evelyn) Matheny, Mary (Kade) Gibson, Josiah Matheny, Malachi Matheny, Makayla Matheny, Jessie Matheny, Ephraim Matheny, Soloman Matheny, Eleanor Matheny, Aila Matheny, Anja Matheny, Brayden Morris, and Ty Morris; and great-grandchildren, Evangelina Kay Jane Hopkins, Jaymie Matheny, Kaylie Matheny, and River Gibson.
In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his son, Ray Gene Coursey, Jr. and a sister, JoAnn Balentine.
Honoring Ray’s wishes, his family will remember him privately, with no public visitation or services being held. The family requests contributions in memory of Ray be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, c/o The Foundation at MCCH, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Coursey. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.
