Courtney, a native of Lenoir in western North Carolina, moved to High Point in 1962 to establish a branch of the former Scottish Bank. He served as a banking executive until 1976, when he joined the High Point Merchants Association. Courtney remained with the association until his retirement as president two years ago.
His civic involvement included long service with the Rotary Club of High Point, Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church and Mobile Meals of High Point. He served in the 1960s as a volunteer leader of the United Appeal, forerunner of today’s United Way of Greater High Point, and the local Red Cross.
Prior to moving to High Point, Courtney served two terms as a state representative from Caldwell County in the N.C. General Assembly, as well as six years as a member of the Caldwell County Board of Commissioners.
“He was a class gentleman, is the best way I can put it. You looked forward to seeing him,” said longtime friend Gene Bohi, a retired broadcaster.
Courtney always was kind to people and carried himself in a professional manner, Bohi said.
“In a very low-key way, he did a phenomenal amount for hundreds of people through the Merchants Association, many of them who may not have even known it,” Bohi said.
“Danny had a great loyalty to High Point. He did as much as he could in so many ways to help the city. I certainly respected him for his service,” said George Clark, a retired local insurance agent.
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