Denver E. Cohee, Sr.

DENVER E. COHEE, Sr. age 88, of New Paris, OH died Monday morning, September 1, 2003 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, IN. Born on May 2, 1915 in Eldorado, OH, he was the son of the late Banford & Carrie Mae (Hapner) Cohee. Former Custodian and Bus Driver for the Jefferson Township Schools, he retired in 1977 from Belden in Richmond, IN. Preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Hermeonia Marie (Winters) Cohee on May 12, 1981. Brothers: Pleasant Cohee and Pete Cohee. Sisters: Marie Cohee and Debbie Heath.

Survived by a Son: Denver C. “Denny” Cohee of Hollansburg, OH; Daughters and Son-In-Law: Madeliene K. Gwin of Lady Lakes, FL and Barbara M. & Vic Lipps of New Paris, OH. Eight Grandchildren, Eleven Great Grandchildren, Nieces and Nephews.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday September 4, 2003 - 1:30P.M. (Ohio Time) at the Barnes Funeral Home - 109 West Main Street - New Paris, OH with the Rev Greg Hyre officiating. Interment will be in the Springlawn Cemetery in New Paris, OH. Family will receive friends on Wednesday September 3, 2003 from5 to 8P.M. (Ohio Time) at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society - Preble County Unit - P.O. Box 203 - Eaton, OH. 45320. Condolences may be sent to the family via Guest Book at www.barnesfuneralhome.com