John Earl Cooper, 81, of Greensburg, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024 at his residence.
Born June 15, 1943 in Shelbyville, he was the son of Joseph Cooper and Goldie May (Longnecker) Cooper. He married JoAnn Marie Cooper on May 26, 1962, and she survives.
Other survivors include a son John Earl Cooper Jr. (Amy) of Greensburg, a daughter Pam Coffey (Donnie) of Flat Rock; 2 sisters- Pat Taylor of Shelbyville, and Mary Moore of Mitchell; grandson Brady Clapp of Arlington; 3 granddaughters- Brittny Miller (Cody) of Rushville, Stephanie Loudenback of Milroy, Kristi Cooper of Rushville; and great grandchildren- Kaiden, Maddie, Brayden, Xavier, Kali, Isabelle, Hayden, Kyah, Bennett, Willow, Lyla, Cash, and Russell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and longtime friend Bob Arnold.
John had lived in Greensburg for 11 years, after moving from Manilla (23 years), and Shelbyville for 47 years. He had been employed with Allison Transmission as Quality/Production Manager for 32 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of Milroy Christian Church, and a lifetime member of the NRA. He was a US Army veteran.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Milroy Christian Church, 201 E. Main St., Milroy, 46156, with Pastor Ron Simbro officiating.
Burial will be in Lewis Creek Baptist Cemetery in Shelby Co.
Friends may call on Tuesday morning, at the church, from 11:00 am until the time of the service.
Graveside military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Honor Guard.
Memorial contributions can be made to OUR Hospice of South Central Indiana, in care of the funeral home.
