CHESTER D. COOPER SR., age 69, of Springfield, passed away on February 21, 2020 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Middlesboro, Kentucky on September 11, 1950 to the late Richard M. and Anna J (Jones) Cooper. Chester graduated from Springfield North High School, Class of 1970. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Chester retired as a welder from Columbia Gas after 35 years of service. He loved fishing, going to flea markets with his wife, riding his Harley and spending time with his children and grandchildren. Chester is survived by his two sons, Chester D. (Becky) Cooper Jr. and Kevin S. (Julie) Cooper, stepdaughter Brooke (Shawn) Byrum; seven grandchildren, Airman Andrew Cole Cooper, Maverick Cooper, Allison Cooper, Logan Cooper, Addison Cooper, Matthew Cooper, and Liam Byrum; as well as several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, Chester was preceded in death by his loving wife Leah; sister, Brenda (Cooper) Micochero and brother-in-law, William Micochero. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12-2pm on Saturday, February 29, 2020 in the LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME. Interment will take place after cremation on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at UNION-UDELL CEMETERY in Ypsilanti, Michigan with military honors beginning at 11am.