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The obituary notice of James COURTNEY

Clayton-le-Moors | Published in: funeral-notices.co.uk. Notable areas: Accrington

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JamesCOURTNEYBeloved husband of Enid, much-loved dad of Julie and Paula, dear father-in-law of Harry and Jason, dearly loved grandad of Lindsey, Rebecca, Khole and Joanna, loving great-grandad of Haydn, Bella-Rose, Matilda, Katie, Aubree, Lenny and Poppy, and dear brother of Bill and the late Isabel, Margaret and Billy.

Born in Glasgow in 1938, James moved to Mill Street, Clayton-le-Moors, at the age of two.
He attended Mount Pleasant School in Clayton-le-Moors and, after finishing his education, he began working as a salesman at Millers.
At 18 years old, he served his national service in Cyprus, achieving the rank of Lance Corporal. Upon returning from Cyprus, James continued his career in sales at Collis and Pooles before joining Rists Wires and Cables, where he worked as a manager.
He dedicated 40 years to the company before taking early retirement at the age of 55.

A talented footballer, James was approached by scouts from Accrington Stanley and Burnley Football Club at just 17 years old. Though he didn’t pursue a professional football career, his love for the sport remained strong.

James married Enid in 1960 and together they built a loving home, living in Clayton-le-Moors, Whalley Road in Accrington and settling in Church for the past 40 years. He had a passion for gardening and enjoyed playing snooker every Saturday—first at Springhill Working Men’s Club and later at Clayton-le-Moors Conservative Club.

He and Enid cherished their short family holidays, creating many fond memories together. James also appreciated a good beer, especially real ale—always insisting, in his own words, that “the stronger, the better!”

He will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.

James’s funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 13 at St James Church Altham at 11.15am, followed by committal at Accrington Crematorium.

Family flowers only please. Donations are being gratefully received in James’s memory on behalf of St James Church Altham.
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I remember you from wrist in the 60/ 70s Jim great fun loving boss
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