Obituary of Donald Coppage

Donald K. Coppage, Jr., age 60, of Independence, died suddenly Wednesday, January 18, 2012, at his residence. Donald worked for Coppage Construction and Harper Construction, as a Heavy Equipment Operator, and was a 40 year member of (Local 18) Ohio Operators Engineers Union. Donnie was a loyal and generous friend to all. He dedicated his life to his daughter and grandchildren and was also an avid U.K. basketball and N.B.A. fan. He is survived by his mother, Roselyn Coppage of Independence; daughter, Molly (Mike) Nelsen of Florence; grandchildren, Erica, Jack, and Emma. Survivors also include his sisters, Debby Houston and Diane Faehr of Morning View; and brother, Dennis Coppage of Taylor Mill. Visitation will be Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Chambers & Grubbs in Independence. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at Independence Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Children's Hospital N.I.C.U., 3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026.