George John Courey was born July 3, 1926 to the late John and Rose Courey.

After high school he enlisted in the AirCorp. He received the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, Victory Medal, and the Army of Occupation Medal. He was honorably discharged in December, 1946 and was a Veteran of Foreign War Life Time Member.

George is a retired engineer, who designed aircraft parts.

He was preceded in death by his wife Katherine (née: Nouhan) and his daughter, Deborah Raad.

George is survived by his sister Lucille Courey, son-in-law, Joseph Raad, grandchildren: Sara, Michael, Mary, and Nicholas and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 from 3-9 p.m. at Thayer Rock Funeral Home, 33603 Grand River Ave., Farmington, MI (one block west of Farmington Road). Trisagion Service Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

The funeral service will be Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 11 a.m. (In-state 10 a.m.) at Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church, 29293 Lorraine, Warren MI 48093, Rev. Michel Cheble presiding.

Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church.