Edward C Coop, Jr.

EDWARD C. COOP, JR., 83, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away at 12:58 pm, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Randolph County Care Center, Sparta, Illinois.

He was born to the late Edward C. and Elsie T. (nee Pautler) Coop, Sr. on July 26, 1935 in Belleville, Illinois.

Ed married Laura Mae Link on November 22, 1956 at St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois.

He had been a farmer; had worked jobs out of the Laborers Local #925 in Ellis Grove, Illinois and had worked several other jobs in the area during his lifetime.

He was a member of St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois and Knight of Columbus #1952 in Evansville, Illinois. He was an avid hunter,fisherman, and pinochle player. He enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors:

Wife:

Laura Coop Walsh, IL

3 Sons:

Mark (Brenda) Coop Sparta, IL

Mike (Kelly) Coop Evansville, IL

Melvin (Kelly) Coop Walsh, IL

1 Brother:

James (Kathleen) Coop Evansville, IL

1 Brother-in-law:

Leland Schuetz Effingham, IL

7 Grandchildren:

Laura (Jacob) Burkett, Andrea (Cody) Gowler, Zachary Coop, Trevor (Beth) Coop, Amanda Coop, Kelsie (Chad) Buss and Klayton Coop

6 Great Grandchildren:

Mia & Cooper Burkett, Myra Gowler, Parker & Imogen Coop and Hudsen Buss

Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends

Preceded in Death by : Parents and Several Brothers-in-law and Sisters-in-law

Funeral Mass :

11:00 am, Friday, July 5, 2019

St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois

Officiating:

Father Vincent Mukasa

Interment :

St. Pius V Catholic Cemetery

Walsh, Illinois

Visitation:

Friday – 9:00 am – 11:00 am

St. Pius V Catholic Church, Walsh, Illinois

Memorials :

St. Pius V Catholic Cemetery Fund