Family Group Sheet
NameGeorge J. Cooper, 3C1R
Birth26 May 1933, Fleming Co., Kentucky
Death5 Mar 2009, Troy, Miami Co., Ohio
FatherGeorge Thomas Cooper (1907-1976)
MotherArizona Riddle (1910-1979)
Marriage4 Jul 1955, Perry Co., Kentucky
SpouseHazel Fugate
Birth19 Jan 1939, Chavies, Perry Co., Kentucky
Death19 Feb 2006
FatherJohn Fugate (1901-1988)
MotherEdna Henson (1908-1985)
Notes for George J. Cooper
The Kentucky birth index lists George Cooper, born 26 May 1933 in Fleming Co., mother’s maiden name Zona Riddle.
The SSDI lists George J. Cooper, born 26 May 1933, died 5 Mar 2009, last residence Houston, Shelby Co., Ohio, SSN issued in Ky before 1951.
His obituary reported “George J. Cooper, 75, of 2833 State Route 66, Houston, went home to be with the Lord at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, following a 10-year battle with leukemia.
He was born May 26, 1933, in Fleming County, Ky., to the late George T. and Arizona (Riddle) Cooper. He married Hazel Fugate on July 4, 1955, in Chavies, Ky.; she preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 2006.
Mr. Cooper is survived by two sons, Denny Cooper of Houston and Dwayne (Mary) Cooper of Troy; a daughter, Darlene (Mike) Heber of Piqua; four grandchildren, Mitchell Baker, Weston Baker, Beth Cooper and Amie Cooper; a sister, Dale (Don) Crosthwaite of Kettering; a sister-in-law, Golda Cooper of Wallingford, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Glendall, the Rev. Wendell, Kenneth and Johnny Cooper.
George was a graduate of Fleming County High School in Kentucky and served his country as a corporal in the U.S. Army. He worked for the Kroger Co. for 15 years, and owned and operated Cooper's Market in Houston from 1962-86. He drove a school bus for Hardin-Houston School District for 35 years, where he also worked as a custodian. George was a member of Troy Baptist Temple and the Houston Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mowing his yard, being outdoors, and spending time with his family. He was a man of honor who loved serving his Lord and will be sadly missed by his family, friends and community.”
The SSDI lists George J. Cooper, born 26 May 1933, died 5 Mar 2009, last residence Houston, Shelby Co., Ohio, SSN issued in Ky before 1951.
His obituary reported “George J. Cooper, 75, of 2833 State Route 66, Houston, went home to be with the Lord at 6:20 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2009, at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy, following a 10-year battle with leukemia.
He was born May 26, 1933, in Fleming County, Ky., to the late George T. and Arizona (Riddle) Cooper. He married Hazel Fugate on July 4, 1955, in Chavies, Ky.; she preceded him in death on Feb. 19, 2006.
Mr. Cooper is survived by two sons, Denny Cooper of Houston and Dwayne (Mary) Cooper of Troy; a daughter, Darlene (Mike) Heber of Piqua; four grandchildren, Mitchell Baker, Weston Baker, Beth Cooper and Amie Cooper; a sister, Dale (Don) Crosthwaite of Kettering; a sister-in-law, Golda Cooper of Wallingford, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by four brothers, Glendall, the Rev. Wendell, Kenneth and Johnny Cooper.
George was a graduate of Fleming County High School in Kentucky and served his country as a corporal in the U.S. Army. He worked for the Kroger Co. for 15 years, and owned and operated Cooper's Market in Houston from 1962-86. He drove a school bus for Hardin-Houston School District for 35 years, where he also worked as a custodian. George was a member of Troy Baptist Temple and the Houston Volunteer Fire Department. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mowing his yard, being outdoors, and spending time with his family. He was a man of honor who loved serving his Lord and will be sadly missed by his family, friends and community.”
