Ricky Lee Cooper, 58, of Decatur departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Ricky was born on August 10, 1958 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Benjamin and Decie (Shipp) Cooper.
Ricky loved to work. He worked at Wagners Casting Company and Nortrack. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, taking pictures and grilling. His greatest enjoyment was being amongst those he loved.
Ricky united in Holy Matrimony to Janet L. (Johnson) Cooper who preceded him in death on May 9, 2017.
Ricky leaves to cherish his loving memories: his children: Danielle Cooper, Phylicia Cooper, Victor Baker, Jr. and Ronald (Latonya) Johnson; brothers, Dr. Benjamin (Gwendolyn) Cooper, Mack (Jerlien) Cooper and Stevie Cooper; sister, Patricia Shannon; mother-in-law, Shirley Johnson, special friend, Randy Mabon, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild anda host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Decie Cooper; sister, Bessie Cooper, brother, James Cooper, wife, Janet Cooper, aunt, Alma Lamb, uncle, William Shipp.
Obituary: Walker Funeral Service & Chapel - Decatur, Illinois
Ricky was born on August 10, 1958 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Benjamin and Decie (Shipp) Cooper.
Ricky loved to work. He worked at Wagners Casting Company and Nortrack. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, taking pictures and grilling. His greatest enjoyment was being amongst those he loved.
Ricky united in Holy Matrimony to Janet L. (Johnson) Cooper who preceded him in death on May 9, 2017.
Ricky leaves to cherish his loving memories: his children: Danielle Cooper, Phylicia Cooper, Victor Baker, Jr. and Ronald (Latonya) Johnson; brothers, Dr. Benjamin (Gwendolyn) Cooper, Mack (Jerlien) Cooper and Stevie Cooper; sister, Patricia Shannon; mother-in-law, Shirley Johnson, special friend, Randy Mabon, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild anda host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Decie Cooper; sister, Bessie Cooper, brother, James Cooper, wife, Janet Cooper, aunt, Alma Lamb, uncle, William Shipp.
Obituary: Walker Funeral Service & Chapel - Decatur, Illinois
Ricky Lee Cooper, 58, of Decatur departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Ricky was born on August 10, 1958 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Benjamin and Decie (Shipp) Cooper.
Ricky loved to work. He worked at Wagners Casting Company and Nortrack. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, taking pictures and grilling. His greatest enjoyment was being amongst those he loved.
Ricky united in Holy Matrimony to Janet L. (Johnson) Cooper who preceded him in death on May 9, 2017.
Ricky leaves to cherish his loving memories: his children: Danielle Cooper, Phylicia Cooper, Victor Baker, Jr. and Ronald (Latonya) Johnson; brothers, Dr. Benjamin (Gwendolyn) Cooper, Mack (Jerlien) Cooper and Stevie Cooper; sister, Patricia Shannon; mother-in-law, Shirley Johnson, special friend, Randy Mabon, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild anda host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Decie Cooper; sister, Bessie Cooper, brother, James Cooper, wife, Janet Cooper, aunt, Alma Lamb, uncle, William Shipp.
Obituary: Walker Funeral Service & Chapel - Decatur, Illinois
Ricky was born on August 10, 1958 in Decatur, Illinois the son of Benjamin and Decie (Shipp) Cooper.
Ricky loved to work. He worked at Wagners Casting Company and Nortrack. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing, taking pictures and grilling. His greatest enjoyment was being amongst those he loved.
Ricky united in Holy Matrimony to Janet L. (Johnson) Cooper who preceded him in death on May 9, 2017.
Ricky leaves to cherish his loving memories: his children: Danielle Cooper, Phylicia Cooper, Victor Baker, Jr. and Ronald (Latonya) Johnson; brothers, Dr. Benjamin (Gwendolyn) Cooper, Mack (Jerlien) Cooper and Stevie Cooper; sister, Patricia Shannon; mother-in-law, Shirley Johnson, special friend, Randy Mabon, 13 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild anda host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Decie Cooper; sister, Bessie Cooper, brother, James Cooper, wife, Janet Cooper, aunt, Alma Lamb, uncle, William Shipp.
Obituary: Walker Funeral Service & Chapel - Decatur, Illinois
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