Obituary of Nelson Earl Cooper

     Nelson Earl Cooper, of Covington, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the age of 76. 

     He was born in Pendleton County, KY on February 2, 1944; the son of the late Virgil and Aleene Cooper. Nelson was a proud veteran of the United States Army and worked at various factory job during his life.

     Preceding Nelson in death are his parents; three brothers, Wallace Cooper, Charlie Cooper and Wilbur Cooper and one sister, Ruth Cain.

     Those surviving to carry on Nelson’s legacy are his loving and caring brother, Thomas “Tom” Cooper; sister, Evelyn Cooper; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

     Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, face masks are required, social distancing is encouraged, and 50% capacity will be limited at the funeral home.

     A visitation celebrating Nelson’s life will take place from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, 11382 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051. A funeral service will be held the following day, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Dry Ridge, KY.

     Expressions of sympathy in Nelson’s name may be directed toward the American Diabetes Association, 4555 Lake Forest Drive, # 396, Blue Ash, OH 45242 or the American Cancer Society, 4540 Cooper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45242.

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