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 grand-children; 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, 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.