Brooks Coomer, 95, of Columbia, KY died Friday, April 20, 2018 at 12:58 P.M. at the University Hospital in Louisville. He was born February 24, 1923, in Adair County, KY to the late Cager and Sally Yarberry Coomer.
Mr. Coomer was a member of Sparksville Baptist Church, serving in a number of roles and positions, a US Army Veteran of World War II, a Life Member of V.F.W. Post 6097 and a retired educator in Adair County after 35 years. He will be remembered best as Principal of Adair County High School from 1957-1969.
SURVIVORS:
Nieces and nephews: Patsy Wilson, Carol Johnson and Dwight Coomer all of Columbia, Becky Mayfield of Columbus, Indiana, Doug Coomer of Mt. Washington
1 special great-niece and caregiver: Melissa Franklin of Columbia
Several other relatives and friends
Funeral Service: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. at Sparksville Baptist Church with Bro. Darrell Landis officiating
Burial: Sparksville Baptist Church Cemetery with full military honors presented by V.F.W. Post 6097
Visitation: Monday, April 23, 2018 after 4:30pmCT and Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 6:00am-11:00amCT at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home and after 12 Noon Tuesday at the church
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
