Kenneth D. Cooper

Kenneth Doyle Cooper, 82 of Cedar Springs, passed into glory Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Mr. Cooper was born August 17, 1929 in Harlan, KY the son of the late Walter and Della (Wilson) Cooper. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Cedar Springs American Legion. He also was a Shriner and a past master of the Lisbon-Crescent Masonic Lodge #229. Surviving are his children, Jim (Sue) Cooper, Robert Cooper, Debbie (Bob) Rozela, Bill (Yvonne) Cooper; step children, Sharon Drake, Charlene Livermore, Lee Gregg; 10 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and special friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; daughter, Mary Jo Cooper; granddaughter, Michelle; sister, Jean Stanford. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Bliss-Witters & Pike Funeral Home, Cedar Springs, where a Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 pm. The family will greet friends Friday from 10:00 am until time of funeral service at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Private interment will take place at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to offset funeral expenses.