| 13. | Hal Ogden "Son" Courts, Jr  (3.Ida2, 1.Duke1) was born on 4 Jan 1932 in Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 3 Jul 2002 in Vidor, Orange Co, Texas; was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont, Jefferson Co, Texas. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military: Sgt US Army Korea
- Residence: Vidor, Orange Co, Texas
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Debbie Spurgeon - Jan 25, 2002
Hal Courts, Jr., known as Sonny to his immediate family and close relatives, was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor. On Wednesday doctors at M.D. Anderson in Houston removed the tumor, which was about as big as a golf ball. There are fingers that go deeper which they were unable to remove. Today Uncle Sonny fed himself some grits, and was able to walk a short distance. He hasn't spoken yet, but once the swelling is down we are hopeful he will be able to. We are awaiting word on the type of treatment he will need, and of when he can come home. All prayers on his behalf are greatly appreciated. Will update as more information comes available.
God Bless You All.
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Debbie Spurgeon - Mar 3, 2002 View | Viewers | Reply to this item
Uncle Sonny is hospitalized in Beaumont at Hermann Memorial Baptist. He was admitted Wednesday evening with what was believed to be pneumonia. However, doctors discovered that a blood clot had moved through his heart and lungs causing anolism. Doctors called the family in, believing he wouldn't make it through the night. Miraculously, he did survive. However, he has continued to have setbacks including partial paralysis of his stomach and problems associated with that. He was doing better last night, but the situation is extremely serious. Please pray for Uncle Sonny in his fight with brain cancer and other complications. Aunt Hazel and the girls, Jennifer, Julie, Jill and Jackie and their families need your prayers as well. I will update as new information comes available.
Again, please pray for the family. Your prayers are appreciated.
Debbie Courts Spurgeon
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Debbie Spurgeon - Jul 19, 2002
My uncle, Hal Ogden Courts, Jr., better known as Sonny to all his relatives, passed away the morning of July 3rd, surrounded by his wife, daughters, grandchildren, sons-in-law, brother and sisters, and some of his neices. The family sang "ly and Tenderly, Jesus is Calling," as he took his last breath. He was finally at peace.
Uncle Sonny battled a brain tumor and fast moving cancer from December 20th until July 3rd, never waning in his faith and knowing that at the end of his journey he was going Home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Uncle Sonny was a handsome man, and always reminded me a bit of Andy Griffith. He had a personality that made him many friends over the years and was adored by his family.
He served his country in the Korean War, was a Mason, and longtime member of First United Methodist Church of Vidor. He and Aunt Hazel raised four daughters, Jennifer, Julie, Jill and Jackie. They blessed him with seven grandchildren, Alexis and Ashley, daughters of Julie and husband Raymond Saunders; Katie B. , daughter of Jennifer Bourgeois; Dominique and Brittney, daughters of Jacki and Dwayne Farmer; and Branch and Dusty Harper, sons of Jill and Paul Harper.
He loved nothing in life more than being with his children, and as a testament to that, they all stayed within a mile or two of his and Aunt Hazel's residence. He took care of his parents in their old age, quitting his job to make sure they were properly looked after. He would come to the aid of anyone who needed his help and always put others first.
I'll always remember Uncle Sonny's quick smile and laugh, and the way he and my Dad (Dickie) would come up with pranks to play on others. They were never mean, just funny.
Aside from his family, he loved going to the auction sales in Southeast Texas with my Dad and his son-in-law Dwayne Farmer. They would meet up with other men and sit in the heat and dust just for the fun of it (although on occasion a horse or cow was purchased). It was their "social scene" and those who knew him from there will miss him as well.
His Granddaugher Alexis wrote a poem about "Pawpaw Killjoy," a nickname she gave him when she was but a little girl. She read the poem at his service as a last act of love to her Grandpa. The daughters all offered their own words of beauty about the man who was their father, and our Uncle Sonny. He loved hymns, and the entire congregation sang his favorites. His nephew-in-law, David Burnham, sang "Go Rest High on That Mountain." It was a fitting service for a man like Uncle Sonny.
He will be missed by all, but his memory will be with us through the years. We were all blessed to have known this special man.
Debbie Courts Spurgeon 7/19/2002
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Hal Ogden "Sonny" Courts, Jr.: Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice
Beaumont Enterprise, The (TX) - July 6, 2002
Deceased Name: Hal Ogden "Sonny" Courts, Jr.
Hal Ogden "Sonny" Courts, Jr., 70, a native of Beaumont and resident of Vidor for 43 years, died July 3rd at his residence following a battle with cancer. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Vidor. He served in the United States Army as a Sergeant and was in the Korean War. He was also a Master Mason. He was a longtime employee of Ohmsted Machine Works and Fabricon. He was born January 4, 1932, in Beaumont, Texas to Hal Ogden Courts, Sr., and Lirline Goode Courts who preceded him in death. He was a member of a large extended family and surrounded by loving family, friends and neighbors during his illness. He is survived by his faithful wife, Hazel Courts of Vidor; daughters and sons-in-law Jennifer Bourgeois of Vidor, Julie and Raymond Saunders of Vidor, Jill and Paul Harper of Vidor, and Jackie and DeWayne Farmer of Vidor. Grandchildren Alexis and Ashley Saunders, Katie Bourgeois, Dominique and Brittany Farmer, and Branch and Dustin Harper all of Vidor. He is also survived by his brother Richard H. "Dickie" Courts and wife Karolyn of Vidor, sister Faye Goodman and husband Taylor, of Vidor, and sister Ellen Hargett and husband Larry of Lake Charles, La., Mother-in-law, Gladys Jeffers of Branch, La., and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. He had many friends and enjoyed raising horses and visiting sale barns with his brother Dickie and son-in-law DeWayne. He had a great sense of humor and loved gathering with all of his family. He will be missed! Memorials may be made to the Katie Pittman Christian Activity Center at the First United Methodist Church in Vidor. (501 N. Main, Vidor, Texas, 77662) Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, July 6, 2002, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Friday, July 5 from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Forest Lawn Funeral Home/Memorial Park 4955 Pine St. @ Lucas Dr. Beaumont, Texas 77703 (409) 892-591Page: A12
Copyright, 2002, The Beaumont Enterprise
Hal married Hazel Mae Jeffers [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Ida Lirlene Goode 
Ellen Jean Courts 