Mr. Kenneth Leonard "Coop" Cooper Sr.

June 9, 1958 - May 2, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Leonard Cooper, Sr., 60, of Peoria Illinois passed away at 7:16 PM Thursday, May 2, 2019 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center. Kenneth, affectionately known as, “Coop”, was born on June 9,1958 in Greenwood, MS to Elvin and Emma (Baymone) Cooper. Coop was a handyman. He was a jokester and had a great sense of humor. Coop loved barbequing, hanging with family and friends and loved his grandchildren very much. He loved rap, blues and rhythm and blues music. Coop leaves to cherish his precious memories, his fiancée, Kayshaun Springer of Peoria, IL; six sons, Kenneth (fiancée Ashlee) Cooper, Jr., Demitrus (Annette) Cooper, Jemer (Crystal) Cooper, Brandon (Stormie) Cooper, Deqarius (Gamya) Cooper and Jehennsey (Tiana) Cooper, II all of Peoria, IL; two daughters, Lisa Cooper of Memphis, TN and Keishauna Cooper of Peoria; one brother, John Cooper of Peoria; two sisters, Sharon Cooper and Gloria Cooper both of Peoria; thirty one grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that loved him. He is preceded in death by his parents and one son, Jehennsey Cooper. Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Simons Mortuary Chapel with a visitation one-hour prior beginning at 11 AM. Rev. Arthur Williams, Sr., Associate Pastor of Ward Chapel A.M.E. Church will officiate. Simons Mortuary has been entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at SimonsMortuary.com.