Erwin L. Cooper

Erwin L. Cooper (84) passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones the evening of March 11th, 2023 at Cedarhurst Memory Center. He was born August 15, 1938 in Bedford to Stanley Cooper and Audrey Cooper. As the long-time owner of Erwin’s Drywall, he spent his life dedicated to hard work, enjoying his numerous hobbies, and participating in various organizations. He would spend his free time enjoying rounds of golf, watching his grandchildren at local racetracks, collecting racecar memorabilia, and watching Indiana Hoosier basketball. He was a longtime member of Northside Christian Church, the American Legion where he served on the Honor Guard, the Monroe County Fair Board, Monroe County Auxiliary Police, the Cruisin Classics Car Club and the Stanford Masonic Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his wife Rachel R. Cooper, parents Stanley Cooper, Audrey Cooper-Jones, stepfather Hugh Jones, brother Earl Cooper, and his great-great-granddaughter Mia Demoss. He is survived by his three children: Pam Cooper, Valarie Humphrey (husband Jay), Jeff Cooper (wife Beth). Five grandchildren: John Demoss (wife Heather), Clint Demoss, Jacob Humphrey (wife Shanell), Jay Humphrey (wife Jaclyn), and Vanessa Cooper (husband Matt). Eight great-grandchildren: Caleb Demoss (wife Breanna), Ashlyn Demoss, Alyssa Demoss, Lexi Demoss, Lydia Cooper, Walker Cooper, Rachel S. Humphrey, and Lathan Humphrey. Two great-great-grandchildren: Carson Demoss and Ellie Demoss. Half-brother Mike Jones (wife Galena Jones). Several nieces, nephews and cousins: and a special sister in law, Janie Shipley who gave Erwin a lot of care and the family wishes to tell her thank you.

Erwin’s family would like to extend the most sincere thanks to both Cedarhurst Memory Center and Southern Care for the compassion displayed during Erwin’s time in their care.

Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 1:00 PM in Day & Deremiah-Frye Funeral Home, 4150 East Third Street, Mausoleum Entombment will follow in Valhalla Memory Gardens. There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends on Wednesday, March 22 from 4:00 – 8:00 PM in the funeral home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.DayDeremiahFrye.com for the Cooper family.