Jeffrey Lee Cooper

December 5, 2023 at 4:29 p.m.


Jeffrey Lee Cooper, age 60, of Connersville died Monday November 27, 2023 at his residence in Connersville, following a lengthy illness.

Born January 22, 1963 in Louisville, he was the son of the late Howard and Donna (Leithe) Wright.  He was united in marriage to the former Vickie L. Schmid, and she survives.

Jeff had worked as a diesel mechanic; in his leisure time he enjoyed tinkering on cars, as well as taking care of his pets. 

Besides Vickie, survivors include two children, Carl Cooper and Claudia Cooper; a step-daughter, Wendy Noble; four grandchildren; three brothers, John Niess, Wesley Wright, Mike Kegg.    

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dylan Cooper.

Graveside Services were conducted on Monday, December 4, 2023, 1:00 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Jeffrey Cooper, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.cm.

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Jeffrey Lee Cooper, age 60, of Connersville died Monday November 27, 2023 at his residence in Connersville, following a lengthy illness.

Born January 22, 1963 in Louisville, he was the son of the late Howard and Donna (Leithe) Wright.  He was united in marriage to the former Vickie L. Schmid, and she survives.

Jeff had worked as a diesel mechanic; in his leisure time he enjoyed tinkering on cars, as well as taking care of his pets. 

Besides Vickie, survivors include two children, Carl Cooper and Claudia Cooper; a step-daughter, Wendy Noble; four grandchildren; three brothers, John Niess, Wesley Wright, Mike Kegg.    

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Dylan Cooper.

Graveside Services were conducted on Monday, December 4, 2023, 1:00 p.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Brookville.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the family of Jeffrey Cooper, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.cm.

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