Christopher "Jay" Courtney

It is with deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Christopher “Jay” Courtney, age 37 of Murfreesboro, TN. Preceded in death by his adoring Mamaw and Papaw, Cecil and Cathy Courtney and his ally and uncle, Kent Roberts. He passionately loved his surviving children, Gradi Kate, Copeland Norris and Colton Walker. He is survived by his mom, Celi. Jane Harmon, Nancy Sanders and his aunts Linda Roberts and Debbie Howard raised Jay like he was their son. Jay is also survived by his cousin/brother Keith (Kendall) Howard, and his cousins Will (Christina) Roberts and Wesley (Emily) Roberts, Carleigh (Jason) Hopkins, Jeremy Keller, Nolan Howard, Taylor and Charlie Roberts and Baylum Hopkins. Jay graduated from Austin Peay University and worked as a project manager in construction and the HVAC industry. Jay embraced life by diving in whenever an adventurous opportunity arises. He had a servant’s heart consistently willing to jump in to help others. GOD worked through many servants at Cumberland Baptist Church to guide Jay to a confession of JESUS CHRIST as his LORD and SAVIOR and Jay made a public profession in May 1998 followed by baptism on June 7, 1998. He was discipled through additional servants of CHRIST in youth ministries at church, Young Life, and other Christians in his daily life. While at Austin Peay University, Jay carried the message to others as a servant of CHRIST through Young Life and as member of small groups at church. Jay, along with his children’s moms, introduced his children to the village of GOD’s people. We sorely grieve the multitude and deep layers of pain allowing powerful evil forces to rob Jay of his life on earth and passionately and unequivocally believe the Good Sheppard has found him and is holding Jay in His Arms. Jay will be intensely missed by a huge village of people that love him. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to Recovery at Cokesbury by emailing ttracy@cokesbury.tv or calling (865) 246-0449.  The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. Friday, September 19, 2025, at Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel 2000 Powell Drive, Powell, TN  37849.  Family and friends will then leave in procession to Lynnhurst Cemetery for a 1:00 p.m. graveside service, Rev. Bobby Brown officiating.  Condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.