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Francis Coomer Obituary
ELWOOD — Francis L. Coomer, 78, a resident of Community Parkview Care Center in Elwood, passed away Dec. 5, 2008, at the care center.
He was born March 18, 1930, in Columbia, Ky., the son of Guy Washington and Mattie (Loy) Coomer.
Francis had worked for Rand McNally. He was a member of Elwood Bible Baptist Church and the Graphic Communications International Union.
He is survived by his son, the Rev. Dr. Terry (Kim) Coomer of Elwood; granddaughters, Teresa (the Rev. Ron) Steege of Noblesville, and Jennifer (Rance) Maruszewski of Centre Hall, Pa.; and four siblings, Mary Millage, Opal White, Paul Coomer and Gloria Sue Clark, all of Anderson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice B. Coomer, in 1988; brothers, Lemuel, James, Frank, Marvin and John Coomer; and sisters, Anna Blockson, Ruth Furkins and Ruby Hollopeter.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Elwood Bible Baptist Church, 504 N. 12th St., Elwood, with the Revs. Dr. Terry Coomer and Ron Steege officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Elwood Bible Baptist Church, 504 N. 12th St., P.O. Box 535, Elwood, IN 46036.
Arrangements are being handled by Randall and Roberts Funeral Home, Noblesville.
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Terry Coomer
December 8, 2008
Will be missed by family and friends. We love you dad!
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