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In Memory Of
Walter Irvin Coomer
1942 2022

Walter Irvin Coomer

October 16, 1942 — May 31, 2022

Walter Irvin "Pete" Coomer, 79, of Oak Hill, West Virginia, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Pete was a retired truck driver, who owned and operated Soaring Eagle Transport. He was a man of faith who enjoyed reading his Bible and praying.

He was born on October 16, 1942, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, to the late Leon and Dorothy (King) Coomer.

Pete is survived by his wife, Kathy Coomer; daughter, Cheryl (Philip) Kruer; son, Dennis (Mary Ellen) Coomer; stepdaughter, Shonnet Bair (Sean); stepson, Todd (Lora) Hensley; sisters, Delores McNally and Martha Brock; grandchildren, Abbigail Kruer, Pete Coomer, Gregg (Ashleigh-Jo) Kruer, Shannon (Phil) Hibbert, and Audrey Kruer; great-grandchildren, Asher and Greigh Kruer; and great-granddaughter, Malia Hibbert, on the way.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Funeral Service will be at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home with burial to follow at Friendship Cemetery in New Albany.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Sunday, June 5, 2022

10:00am - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150

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Service

Sunday, June 5, 2022

Starts at 4:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150

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Interment

Friendship Cemetery

, New Albany, IN 47150

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