Thomas Cooper

Thomas “Tom” Cooper, 89, of Nederland, died Thursday, March 1, 2018. He was born on October 19, 1928, in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, to Aleda Meineke Cooper and Merle Levy Cooper.

Tom was excellent at woodwork, custom cabinets, and furniture. He enjoyed drag racing, and occasionally did a little oil painting.

Survivors include his son, Rendall G. Cooper and his wife, Judy, of Nederland; daughter, Marlinda Odom and her husband, Dale, of Silsbee; daughter-in-law, Ginger Cooper; grandchildren, Tara Johnson and her husband, Travis; Brandi Cooper and her fiancé, Brett Mitchell; Jeremy Cooper and his wife, Megan; and Leah Vara and her husband, Manny; seven great-grandchildren; and brothers, Robert “Bob” Cooper and his wife, Jane; Don Cooper and his wife, Milly; and James “G” Cooper.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lucille Cooper; and son, Dale Cooper.

Memorial contributions for Mr. Cooper may be made to First United Methodist Church Building and Ground Fund, 1826 Nall Street, Port Neches, Texas 77651.

A gathering of Mr. Cooper’s family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by his memorial service at 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His cremation arrangements will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium, Beaumont.