Dennis Coomer

Dennis Edward Coomer, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was born in Ary, Kentucky on November 24, 1958, to the late Shelby Vernon Coomer and the late Ruth Lockard Coomer. Dennis worked in maintenance at Nestle, where his skills kept operations running smoothly. A valued member of the Clay City United Methodist Church, he fostered friendships within the community. Formerly part of the Defires Motorcycle Club, Dennis enjoyed the freedom of riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. He was passionate about cattle farming, enjoying the hard work and dedication it required. Cooking was another of his loves; Dennis delighted in preparing meals for his family and creating memorable holiday gatherings filled with laughter and delicious food. His grandchildren brought him immense joy, and he treasured every moment spent with them. A sports enthusiast, Dennis was often found cheering for his favorite teams. Generous and friendly, his strong personality and sense of humor made him a beloved figure among friends and family. In addition to his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Renee Coomer; his stepmother, Dorothy Roberts Coomer; and two sisters, Vondra Rose and Sharon K. Brewer. He is survived by three sons: Joseph Coomer of Clay City, Eric (Beth) Coomer of Mt. Sterling, and Dennis (Jennifer) Coomer II of Stanton; one brother: Paul Edward (Michelle) Brewer of Battle Creek, Michigan; four sisters: Anita (Baikuntha) Sharma of Lexington, Edith Elaine (Garry) Cole of Clay City, Lenora (Jim) Spray of Mt. Sterling, Kathy Smith of Stanton; and six grandchildren: Izabella Renee Coomer, Jacie Wiegel, Jamison Wiegel, LillyAnn Howell, CherryAnn Martin, and Aiden Coomer. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Hearne Funeral Home, 125 West College Avenue, Stanton, Kentucky. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Clay City United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 28, 2024, with funeral services, officiated by Bro. Kim Rose, immediately following at noon. Burial will be held at Resthaven Cemetery in Stanton with Shannon Burton, Michael Estes, Carl Snowden, Jamison Wiegel, Ben Rose, Clint Rose, Dillon Cundiff, and Charlie Randell serving as active pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Brewer, Mark and Jodie Brandenburg, Joe Gibson, Ashley Kirk, and former co-workers of Nestle. Arrangements have been entrusted to Hearne Funeral Home of Stanton