Melvin Vaughn Coursey, Sr.'s Obituary
Melvin V. Coursey, Sr.
August 10, 1932 – January 9, 2026
"Faithful’’
Melvin V. Coursey, Sr. age 93, originally from Millsboro, DE, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 9, 2026, after a short illness. He was the loving husband of Gloria D. Coursey, who preceded him in death in 2024.
Mel, known affectionately as “Puddy”, was born to Charles Marshall Coursey and Cecilia Eugenia Sterrett. He was a proud Nanticoke Native American from Millsboro, DE.
On March 17, 1951, he married the love of his life, Gloria (Mosley) Butler, and they shared 73 loving years together. They moved to Philadelphia in 1953 where they raised their family and then relocated to Potter County, PA where they enjoyed their retirement in the mountains. He was a friend to everyone and always had a smile and hug for you, but he will always be known as a practical joker who liked nothing better than a good laugh.
He is survived by 2 daughters: Lawanna (Billy) Donnelly of Langhorne, PA, Tonya (David) Mosley of Milford, DE; and 1 son, Melvin Jr. (Megan) Coursey of Derwood, MD; 5 grandchildren: Shannon (Dan) Sweeney, Megan Donnelly, Erin Coursey, Chloe Coursey, Hayden Coursey; and 3 great-granddaughters: Kaylee Sweeney, Agnes Coursey and Beverly Coursey.
He was predeceased by 2 daughters: Wanda and Karla Coursey; and 4 brothers: Marshall ‘Sonny’, Albert ‘Butchie’, Johnny and Charles Coursey; and 1 sister: Helen Coursey.
A Viewing will be held at Watson Funeral Home & Crematorium, 211 South Washington Street, Millsboro, DE 19966, where friends may call from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Friday, January 23, 2026. A graveside service and interment will follow at Indian Mission Church Cemetery in Harbeson, DE.
Please sign Mr. Coursey's Tribute wall at this site.
FLORIST NOTE: PLEASE HAVE ALL ARRANGEMENTS DELIVERED TO WATSON FUNERAL HOME, MILLSBORO, ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026 BETWEEN 9:00AM TO 2:30PM
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