Anthony Leonard

Cooper

Mr. Anthony Leonard Cooper was born, April 8, 1959, in Toledo, Ohio, to Elmore Reed and John Taylor.

Mr. Anthony Leonard Cooper, affectionately known as "Tony Rail", departed this life on, November 13, 2025, in Hospice of Northwest Ohio, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 66.

Tony was educated in the Toledo Public Schools system and later attended Stautzenberger College and Job Corp, where he obtained a certificate in Building and Maintenance as well as in Culinary Arts.

Tony worked various jobs. Tony was a loving father, uncle, grandfather, brother and a friend to many. He will be greatly missed.

Tony lived on his own terms, he loved deeply and left an indelible mark on the hearts of those who knew him. May his memory continue to bring comfort, strength and joy to all who cherished him.

Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Elmore Reed and John Taylor, wife, Debra Cooper and sister, Shirley Jones.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his 3 daughters, Cheleta Williams, Tia (Tim) Cooper and Shawnita; aunt, Leona (Alvin) Lewis; sisters, Jeanette (Gregory) Palmer, Brenda (Carl) Barton, April (Joe) Cooper and Mary K. (Vincent) Buford, all of Toledo; cousin, Roger Worlds; 13 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren, special friend, Veronica Merriweather and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.