Gene Allen Courmier was born on November 7, 1935, and passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 90.

Gene Allen Courmier served in the Navy for over 20 years. He worked on many Vessels throughout his years of service, USS BUSHNELL (AS-15), USS CHOPPER (SS-342), USS CLAMAGORE (SS-343), USS GRENADIER (SS-525), USS SAILFISH (SS-572) and USS PROTEUS (AS-19). He proudly served his country and was a hero to many, especially his family. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Gene is survived by his wife of 28 years, Martha Courmier; children, Chester Courmier, Brenda Jeter, Diane Champagne, Theresa Khoury and husband Charles "Ike" Khoury, and Nic Bollich; grandchildren, Brandon Courmier and wife Telitha, Breann Courmier, Cody Bollich and wife Kari, Kristen Khoury, Jermiah Khoury and wife Elisa, Patrick Williams and wife Lindsey, and Nicolas Bollich; 17 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; sister, Jimmie Faye Waller; nephews, Dan Waller and spouse, and Brian Waller and spouse and great nephew, Kyle Waller; along with the mother of his children, ex-wife Shirely LaGrand Courmier.

He is preceded in death by his son, Kelvin Michael Courmier, and parents, Chester Allen Courmier and Susan Jane Coward.

A Navy man, engineer, tinker, leader, dreamer, rock, tough but understanding, Christian, giver. All very valid characteristics that can be used to describe you. Not a perfect legacy, but only Yeshua has that. We love you, Papa. Enjoy your glorified body, and don't bother telling Jesus any of your amazing stories; he already knows what really happened.

The family would like to thank Heart of Hospice caregivers Shannon, Lorraine, Conteffa, Tacara, and Daniel.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2026, and continuing from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Crossroads Baptist Church, Vinton, Louisiana. Pastor Rob Tibbitts will be officiating. Interment to follow at Granger Cemetery, Vinton, Louisiana.