Alfred Kenneth Coulson 20 May 1924 - 17 Sep 2009

Widower of Eleanor Josey Coulson.

Father of Michael Coulson (predeceased), Darlene Coulson, and Wendy S. Strauss.

He served in the United States Army during WWII and the Korean War, and received two Purple Hearts, attaining the rank of MSgt.

After the military he became a long distance truck driver working for various companies, retiring from the Teamsters Union in 1983.

Mr. Coulson attended Baltimore Culinary Arts School graduating with an AAS at the age of 61.

He was a life member of the Marydel Volunteer Fire Department and was also a member of the Delaware Fire Police and the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans.

Mr. Coulson enjoyed being around family and friends, as well as sharing his culinary talents with them. He truly loved his black labs Jack and Shady.