PLAINS – Larry S. Coursey, age 56, died Friday, September 4, 2009, at his Plains, Kansas, residence.

He was born December 11, 1952, at Portland, Oregon, the son of Phillip Gene and Helen Darlene (Vancil) Coursey. As a young boy he attended school in Bakersfield, California, graduating from high school. Upon his schooling he began his career in the oilfield working as a pusher on work over rigs. Over the years he traveled with his employment to several locations, including McCook, Nebraska, before moving to Plains.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends.

Larry is survived by:
His wife, Kimberly; a son, Larry, Jr.; two daughters, April and Angela; three brothers, Arnold J. Coursey, Phillip G. Coursey, Jr., and Robert J. Gresham; three sisters, Theresa Collins, Phyllis W. Young, and Debroah Carlson; and four grandchildren, Madisyn, Katlyn, Cameron, and Easton.

Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade, is in charge of arrangements.