David George "D.J." Kousser, 68, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at his residences on Timber Trail. A memorial service will be conducted Thursday at 6:00 P.M. at Oakes & Nichols Funeral Home. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 5:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Condolences may be extended online at www.oakesandnichols.com. Born January 28, 1948 in Cook County, Illinois, he was the son of the late Joseph Kousser and Alice Morgan Kousser. Mr. Kousser earned his Bachelor's degree from Julliard and S.M.U. Survivors include his wife, Shelley Raena Harris Kousser of Columbia; daughter, Courtney Kousser of Birmingham, England; step daughter, Melisa (George) Sautora of Tallahassee, FL; step son, Robert Shenfield of Franklin; brother, Morgan (Sally) Kousser; and several nieces and nephews.