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Kevin Cooper Obituary
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Kevin V. Cooper was born September 12, 1950 to Alpheus and Erma Cooper and passed away May 14, 2015. He was employed at Auto Owners and served in the U. S. Army with honors. He was always willing to give his time and services to others, roofing, repairing furnaces and other household chores.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Glender and leaves to cherish his memory: daughter, LaToya; two sons, Quinn and Deonte`; five grandchildren; parents, Alpheus and Erma; two sisters, Brenda and Deborah; three brothers, Clifton, Marc, and Stacey; other relatives and friends.
Mr. Cooper will lie in repose Friday, May 22, 1-7pm, at the Riley Funeral Home, 426 W. St. Joseph Street, Lansing. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Saturday, May 23, 11am, with the family receiving friends 30 minutes before the service. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.rileyfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kevin Cooper
Meredith Cooper
May 17, 2024
Kevin, you fondly remembered. Rest in eternal peace. Love ya!
May 16, 2020
Our first meal together was oatmeal!
That was the beginning... the best of our ending Union is Quinn. Thankyou
for our son.
May 23, 2015
I want to express my sympathy in the death of your loved one. Please take comfort in knowing God will swallow up death forever
Abi DyQues
May 22, 2015
Well... Gramps we saw our first grands together once before you left this world& I am grateful. We did make a handsome son. See you in the rapture.
Judie Cooper
May 22, 2015
Kevin I will always remember us as we grew up, when you lived on riverview,. eating at grandma Cooper's house, homemade bread and pies... You will be missed. love you
Rhea McCarty
May 22, 2015
Uncle Kevin we will truly miss your presence here on earth, but your Spirit lives in our hearts. We will cherish the good memories we had with you. We love you.
fred hiller
May 22, 2015
rest in peace my brother. you will be misses,
Butch Sweet and Joyce Sweet
May 22, 2015
R.I.H. Kevin so sorry for your loss Cherish his memories.
Will Walker
May 22, 2015
I always looked to see Kevin somewhere around Lansing during the year. He reminded me of my younger days at their house. He will be missed. Love to all.
Meredith Cooper
May 22, 2015
Kevin was a quiet sweet soul. He loved his family beyond measure. Thoughts and prayers for his kids, siblings and most especially his parents, Uncle Arlie and Aunt Erma, who have lost their 1st born son. Hold on real tight to the wonderful memories of Kevin. I know I will. Much love!
Marc Cooper Family
May 22, 2015
We will miss your face, your voice and your hugs but you will never leave our hearts. R.I.P
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