Lawrence A. Cooprider's Obituary
Decatur-Lawrence A. Cooprider, 73, of Decatur, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital with his family by his side.
He was born September 15, 1939 in Zion, Illinois the son of Olen and Ruth (Kinsman) Cooprider. He enjoyed music and was a history buff.
He leaves behind his sons Joel Cooprider and wife Angie, Sean Cooprider and wife Becky, and Scott Cooprider, daughter Laurel Evans and husband Andrew, brothers David Cooprider and wife Nancy and Mick Cooprider and wife Sondra, and grandchildren Marlin, Maiyanna, Malia, Victoria, Emily, Jonathan, and Chris.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services to celebrate Lawrence's life will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be at Point Pleasant Cemetery in Long Creek.
The family of Lawrence A. Cooprider is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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