James H. Courson

James H. Courson age 83 of Maryville passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at the family home. He was a graduate of Industrial Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1960. He worked as a management consultant throughout the United States, Mexico, and Nova Scotia. He served as a Deacon at First Presbyterian in Palatka, FL. He loved golf and exercising at the Springbrook Wellness Center. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be truly missed by his family and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Hardy and Mattie Courson; grandchild, Ashton Norfleet; siblings, A.M. Courson, Hardy Courson, Jr., Evelyn Tomlinson, Vanessa Poole, Winnie Lue Evans. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances Hamilton Courson; daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Rev. Dr. Greg Norfleet of Chapel Hill, NC, Jacki and Kevin Gross of Maryville; grandchildren, Evan Norfleet, Nathan Norfleet, Natalie-Claire Gross, Alyssa Gross, Joy Gross, Gabrielle Gross. Many nieces, nephews, and other family also survived. Family would like to extend special thanks to: Blount Memorial Hospice and to caregivers: Susie McAllister, Sherry Dalton, Tim Wyatt, Teresa Everett, and Starr Simpson. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to: Blount Memorial Hospice, 1905 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804 or New Providence Presbyterian Church, 703 W Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37801. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Smith East Hall, with a celebration of life to follow at 2:00 PM. Smith Funeral & Cremation Services, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremationService. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James H. Courson please visit our Sympathy Store.