Gerald Lee Cooper

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

With great sadness, Gerald Lee Cooper, 83, Greencastle, passed on July 31, 2020.

He was born on June 12, 1937 to Victor and Emily Cooper.

He was preceded in death by brother Lewis, father Victor, mother Emily, brother Richard, son Curtis and wife June Cooper.

Gerald is survived by daughters Dianna Cox (Gary) and Brenda Smith (Joe); four grandchildren, Tonya Cummings (Jim), Rebecca Cotteril (Nobi), Matthew Cox (Whitney) and Samuel Smith (Whitney); 10 great-grandchildren, Carsen, Kirsten and Cole Cummings, Dakotah VanEvery, Kavaun, Keenan, Kendal and Kimberlyn Treadwell, Jeffrey and Jonas Smith.

He will be greatly missed by his family, groups and friends.

He loved and cherished his family and friends and fellow residents of Asbury Towers.

He served in the U.S. Army and was an active A.A. member.

A celebration of life is set for 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 at Lifebuilder Community Center, 701 E. Washington St., Greencastle.