Weldon D. Cooper

Weldon D. Cooper age, 81 of Springfield passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at his residence while surrounded by his loving family. He was born the son of Ezra & Nell (Parks) Cooper on June 9, 1941, in St. Charles, Virginia. Weldon is preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ben, Jeff, & Don Cooper; sister Betty Alexander. Weldon is survived by his beloved wife Sheila Faye Cooper of 29 years; son Tim (Heather) Cooper of Urbana; daughters Kim (Mark) Mougey of New Carlisle, & Tracy (Marc) Finke of Kettering; step daughter Cheryl (Rob) Powell of South Vienna; brothers Hughie “H.L.” Cooper, & Charles Cooper; grandchildren Derrick (Abbey) Cooper, Chloe (Joel) Bays, Olivia Cooper, Miranda Mougey, Tyler Mougey, Abby Lynn Finke, & Hilary Blevins; great grandchildren Mimi & Gabie Alvarez, & Elliott Rose Cooper; lifetime friend Darrell Cody; several nieces, nephews, & a host of friends. Weldon was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, & friend. He will be missed by all of those who love him. Weldon was a proud member of the United States Army where he served as a paratrooper. He was a member of the VFW Post 3660 & AMVETS Post 125. Weldon was a master machinist, working in Tool & Die. Weldon was a fan of Bluegrass music & played in the Honey Creek Bluegrass Band. Most of all he enjoyed spending quality time with his family, especially the grandkids. Friends may call on Friday, July 8, 2022, from 5PM – 7PM at the RICHARDS, RAFF, & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME 838 E. HIGH ST. Springfield, Ohio where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 10AM with Pastor Orbie Estep officiating. Interment to follow in the Rose Hill Burial Park. Online condolences may be left at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com