Courtenay 'Coco' Winfield McAlpin, Sr. entered the gates of eternal life on April 1, 2004. Born in Oxnard, California, on August 17, 1923, he grew up in New York and San Antonio, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Roderick McAlpin and Grace Norcross McAlpin Bell. A graduate of Texas Military Academy, he attended Texas A&M College before joining the U.S. Marines. Subsequent to Pearl Harbor, with the 1st Marines, he made landings on several South Pacific Islands, receiving the Purple Heart and medals for action on the island of Guam. He attended the University of Texas and married Patricia Peyton in 1952. Their two children are Courtenay Winfield McAlpin, Jr., and Kathleen Grace McAlpin Sandness and her husband, Wesley James Sandness. Grandsons are Todd Sandness, Jeff Sandness and great granddaughter Lauren Sandness. His brother, J.R. McAlpin, Jr. and Anne McAlpin McKinley Waters are both deceased. Brother-in-law is George Bailey Peyton, Jr. and wife, Nancy. He has numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. 'Coco' spent many years in sales for Texaco, New England Mutual Life Insurance, Steves and Sons, and Vaughan and Sons. He was a devoted worshiper at Christ Episcopal Church, serving as Senior Warden, choir member and men's prayer group participant. His many friends include San Antonians in several social organizations, and volunteers in local charitable organizations. MEMORIAL EUCHARIST SERVICE MONDAY APRIL 5, 2004 2:00 P.M. CHRIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH A reception will follow in the parish hall. Contributions are requested in lieu of flowers to the charity of your choice, Christ Episcopal Church, the SAMM Shelter or the Good Samaritan Center. The family invites you to leave a message or memory in the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com by selecting the Sign and View Family Guestbook icon. Arrangements with Porter Loring Mortuary.
Published in Express-News [San Antonio, Texas] on Apr. 2, 2004

Courtenay Winfield McAlpin [Courtenay W McAlpin]
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birth Date: 17 Aug 1923
Birth Place: Beverly Hills, California
[Beverly Hill]
Death Date: 1 Apr 2004
Father: Joseph R McAlpin
Mother: Grace I Norcross
Notes: Jul 1939: Name listed as COURTENAY WINFIELD MCALPIN; 23 Apr 2004: Name listed as COURTENAY W MCALPIN
Source: Social Security Applications & Claims Index