Arlie Cooper
Arlie Cooper, age 78, passed away Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024 at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home in Norwalk where he has resided for several years.
Arlie was born February 7, 1946 in Olive Hill, KY to the late John Willis and Beulah M. (Qualls) Cooper. He graduated from Mansfield Senior High School. A proud veteran of the United States Army, Arlie served our country from 1965-1967 and had been stationed in Germany. For many years he was employed with U-Brand Corporation in Ashland. A simple man, Arlie’s greatest hobby and pastime was fishing. Fishing brought him so much joy.
Arlie is survived by his son: Arlie Cooper, Jr. of Cleveland; grandson: Zachary Cooper; brothers and sisters: Gene (Charlotte) Littleton, Carolyn (Max) Frazier, John (Debbie) Cooper, Mary Webb, Madonna (Bill) Cook, and Stanley Cooper; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Arlie was preceded in death by his wife: Debra Lynn Cooper; and brother: Roger Qualls.
Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, December 15, 2024 from 1-2 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will immediately follow at 2 pm. Chaplain Bill Leding, Chaplain of the Richland County Joint Veterans Burial Detail, will officiate the services. The burial detail will perform military honors immediately following the services at the funeral home. Burial will be on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:30 am at Mansfield Cemetery.
Condolences may be made on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).
Arlie you were such a sweet brother. You were the uncle that my children can’t talk about without laughing because you were so comical. I remember you had the biggest heart and loved making mom happy. She enjoyed the meals you shared with her and the thoughtful little gifts that would bring to her. We will always have sweet memories of you. We Will Love You Always in Our Hearts.
I know you are with mom now. God Bless You Arlie. Love Madonna and Family
I will always remember uncle Arlie as the kindly caring man that would help grandma in any way possible. I remember he would call and tell her he would be stopping by and never showed up without a gift, usually a box of chocolates that he often would have already taken out a bite or two to check for the flavors. He never had a hateful word towards anyone. I remember our last visit how you loved your snacks and fresh fruit. Love and remember you always, sincerely, Mary Ann Ruckel
I’m sorry for your loss. I took care of Arlie for almost 10 yrs. He was nothing but joy. He always told all us girls how beautiful we were even on our worst days. Always bringing a smile to our faces with his big blue eyes and infectious laugh! He will truly be missed at Twilight Gardens. He was my work “husband” I will always remember him! I love you much Coop!