Mr. Cooper, a native of Warren County, had lived in Augusta before moving to Lincoln County 21 years ago. He retired from EZ- GO after 37 years of service as a Tool and Die maker. After retirement, he was employed by Eagle Parts in design. December 24, 2007, the Coopers would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary. He was a member of First Assembly of God, Lincolnton.
Survivors:
Wife: Mary T. Cooper
Daughters:
Barbara Jean Cooper Holloway, and husband, Kenneth, Lincolnton
Evelyn Cooper Wiedeman, and husband Randy of Grovetown
Janet Cooper Gracey, and husband, Darrel, Lincolnton
Brother: Gene Cooper, Augusta
Sister:
Sally C. Johnson, Warrenton
Sarah Reid, Thomson
Dovie Howard, Thomson
Five Grandchildren