Mr. James Courtney Stanbrough

Celebrating The Life Of James Courtney Stanbrough: *Donations can be made on behalf of James Courtney Stanbrough for research at the following CUREPSP website: https://give.psp.org/ Greatly loved and admired by his family and friends, James Courtney Stanbrough, fondly known as Cork, was born to the union of James Monroe Jr. and Ruby Hazel Stanbrough on June 27, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan. The eldest of three children, James was baptized at the age of five at Pilgrim Baptist Church and reared in a loving Christian home. He grew up on Pacific Street, located on the West side of Detroit, while attending the neighborhood schools of Pattengill Elementary and McMichael Middle School. He graduated in 1967 from Chadsey High School. As a young child, Cork enjoyed sports, with baseball being one of his favorites. He was the catcher for Chadsey High School's Explorers Varsity baseball team. Like most children during that era, Cork had a paper route and loved being a cub scout. In his adolescent years, he looked forward to family vacations to visit relatives. This love for traveling would later become a summer road trip tradition for Cork's future family. After graduating from high school, Cork continued his education, receiving a Bachelor Degree of Business Administration from the Detroit Institute of Technology. Later, he received a Master of Arts Degree from Marygrove College. In 1972, Courtney married Jewell Stewart and to this union two children were born, Trevell James and Tiffeny DeAnn. Courtney was employed as a Comptroller for Montgomery Ward in Detroit, Michigan and Gary, Indiana. He also worked as a Business Manager for Detroit Community Music School; Account Manager for CCS; and Director of Accounting for Marygrove College. Later, he retired from Detroit Central City as the Chief Fiscal Officer. During his retirement, he was a consultant for Robert Half Management Resources, worked in Guest Services for Ford Field and was a Tax Preparer for H&R Block. Cork was a dedicated and loving father. He was very active in the lives of his children. Their fondest memories of their dad involve him volunteering with the Band Booster Club, Dad's Club, attending Detroit Lions and Pistons games and the annual Detroit Thanksgiving Day parade. He taught them how to fish, bowl, drive, play basketball and just enjoy life. As an involved grandfather, he made it a priority to venture south and visit his grandchildren often. In 1997, James Courtney Stanbrough married Patricia Ann Trice and lovingly blended families to include daughter, Ebony Trice. Utilizing his hospitality gift, Cork was always the life of any gathering. His keen sense of humor, unforgettable smile, and contagious laugh was welcomed by all. He was also a great cook, most famous for his fried chicken and special barbecue sauce. Some of his beloved pastimes, included: singing, teaching line dancing, listening to live music and fishing. Cork will be remembered for exuding joy, character, and having a thoughtful and giving spirit.

Mr. James Courtney Stanbrough

June 27, 1949 - December 2, 2014