He was born February 20, 1922 in Tucker County, WV and was a son of the late Benjamin E. and Catherine Harper Cooper. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Cooper; son, Jerry Franklin Cooper; brother, Harding Cooper; and sister, Tiny Beatrice Cooper.
He was a small engine mechanic for T & R in Danville with 20 years of service. He was a 35 year retired Fire Chief of the Danville Fire Department with 45 years of service. He was also a past member of the Civil Air Patrol and a member of Madison Church of Christ.
He is survived by one son and his wife, Joe and Cassandra Cooper of Danville; two daughters and their husbands, Susan and Timothy Bratcher of Orange City, FL and Joy and Richard Cline of Pt. Pleasant, WV; two brothers, Eston Cooper, Jr. of Chilicothe, OH and Kenneth Cooper of Aurora, WV; three sisters, Marie Matheny of Dayton, OH, Lois Davis of Roanoke, VA and Marilee Huntley of Albequerque, NM; four grandchildren, Lisa Thornton, Richard Shane Cline, Christopher Vandelinde and Matthew Cooper; and four great-grandchildren.
Services were April 21, 2007 at Handley Funeral Home, Danville with Ray Reynolds and John Steele officiating. Burial followed in Danville Memorial Park, Danville.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Danville Volunteer Fire Department or to Madison Church of Christ.
You may express your condolences to the family at www.handleyfh.com
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