Birth date: Jan 19, 1947 Death date: Feb 16, 2011
William “Billy” Ralph Coulbourne, Sr. of Hurlock, MD, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at Perry Point Veterans Medical Center. He was 64 years old. He was born on January 19, 1947 in Williamsburg, MD, son of the late C Read Obituary
We all love you and the kids. praying for you all. God bless and see you soon.##imported-begin##Mark & Deborah Bradley##imported-end##
I am so thankful to God for letting me have a moments grace with you. God sent you to me at a time
in my life when I needed you most. I'll never forget the night you asked me to come stay with you. I asked how much of our things i should pack. You responded with " enough to last a lifetime". I think at that moment, for the first time in my young life, I understood and felt what true love is.
I knew I would spend the rest of my life with you...
You didn't have to take in my three little children but you did. You raised them as they were your own.
You spent many sleepness nights with me while I worried over them in their teenage years. Every time something went wrong... It was you that I turned to and you never once let me down.
when I got sick, you were right there, spending nights with me in the hospital. fussing a little,but still, you stayed right beside me. Talking to me and holding me through all of my panic.. you always had the ability to chase my demons away for awhile.
When my little ones got sick, it was you who cleaned vomit because you knew my stomach was too weak. You were always there Billy, for each of us in different ways and for that, I am eternally greatful.
When you got hurt and could no longer take care of yourself, Not only did I want to take you home with me and take care of you, I felt it was my duty. " for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health", I owed you that. So I did. I took care of you for 2 years... That was the hardest thing Ive ever done.. My body and mind wanted to give up so many times but my heart kept telling me to go on.. because I loved you.
Then i came to the realization that I was not a super human being. I am just an average person and
no amount of love for you could give me that extra strength to keep you with me. So you were taken away...Ive mourned you for 9 years.
Billly, I know you are up there swinging that hammer now, helping God build his mansions.I know that you are not in a wheelchair... You are not twisted and your walking right beside Your Dad and Esther smiling down on those who love you.
Goodbye my friend.. Goodbye my Husband.
I 'll see you again one day.##imported-begin##CONNIE A COULBOURNE##imported-end##
Connie Ann, Melissa, Daniel, David. You all were so blessed to have had such a wonderful person in your lives. Billy is now resting in the arms of the angels and talking with our Lord Jesus. He is suffering no more. He will be truely missed and was loved while here on earth. His spirit will always rest in our hearts and his memories are always on our minds. Hold on to them and remember he is up there with mom and aunt Gladys, so he is in good hands. Love you guys and don't hesitate to call me if there is anything you need or just want to talk. Love you all and my prayers are with you....##imported-begin##Darlene Willey##imported-end##
my father was the greatest man i ever have known. he was a father when he didn't have to be and i am forever in his debt. we have all lost a wonderful person, but his suffering is no longer. may he rest in the arms of Jesus.##imported-begin##melissa lord##imported-end##
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VIEWING HOURS ARE 6-8 ON MONDAY 2-21
FUNERAL IS: 12:00 to 1:00 on TUESDAY. 2-22##imported-begin##CONNIE A COULBOURNE##imported-end##
Connie and family,
Was sorry to hear about Billys passing.Just wanted to send my condolences and to let you know you are all in my prayers.Love you all.!##imported-begin##Lewis Elliott##imported-end##
