Tom Cooper battling illness, prayers requested/UPDATED 12-15

UPDATED: 12-15-2016 (1:45PM):

FROM WILL COOPER

 

looks like daddy will be transferred to a rehabilitation facility in New Albany either on Thursday or Friday. Due to the complications from the knee replacement he has been unable to undergo physical therapy. He still is having kidney problems and will remain on dialysis at this time. We are still hopeful that his kidneys recover. We are so glad to be leaving the hospital…especially mama who has remained by his side throughout this entire ordeal. We are so thankful for the outpouring of prayers and support and ask that they continue as daddy moves through the rehab process. Thanks again!!!

UPDATED: 12-8-2016 (8:45PM):

Tom Cooper had been moved from a step-down unit to a regular hospital room and continues to improve. He and his family appreciate the prayers and ask that they be unceasing.

Original Article:

Tom Cooper, a longtime business and civic leader here in New Albany, is seriously ill with complications arising from orthopedic surgeries and other issues.

Tom Cooper

He has served New Albany and Union County as city alderman, city mayor, and as Chancery Clerk of Union County. Few people have more friends in Union County than Tom Cooper.

His family asks for prayers and good wishes for his complete recovery.