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Milford June “Dolly” Cooper

Birth	:	29 Jun 1920 Piedmont, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	25 Apr 2009 Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.2647018, -71.6082993
Plot	:	SECTION H ROW 4 SITE 134
Description	:	The Greenville News: 04-27-2009 M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Piedmont Milford June "Dolly" Cooper, 88, husband of Melba Blackmon Cooper, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. Born in Piedmont on June 29, 1920, he was a son of the late Dewitt T. and Elvie Campbell Cooper. "Dolly" graduated from Piedmont High School in 1937 and joined the Easley National Guard on September 3, 1940. He served with the 30th Infantry Division in World War II, where he saw eleven months of combat in Europe from Normandy, St Lo, Mortain, Battle of the Bulge, Roer River, Rhine River, and the capture of the last large German... Read More	The Greenville News: 04-27-2009 M.J. 'Dolly' Cooper Piedmont Milford June "Dolly" Cooper, 88, husband of Melba Blackmon Cooper, died Saturday, April 25, 2009. Born in Piedmont on June 29, 1920, he was a son of the late Dewitt T. and Elvie Campbell Cooper. "Dolly" graduated from Piedmont High School in 1937 and joined the Easley National Guard on September 3, 1940. He served with the 30th Infantry Division in World War II, where he saw eleven months of combat in Europe from Normandy, St Lo, Mortain, Battle of the Bulge, Roer River, Rhine River, and the capture of the last large German city of Madgeburg, forty-five miles from Berlin. He was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, American Defense Service Medal, and Combat Infantry Badge. He later received the Belgian Forragere Award from the Belgian Embassy for service in the Battle of the Bulge. He became the sole owner of Piedmont Economy Store in 1955 and continued to operate the store until it closed in 1999. After his retirement, his passion was to visit the residents of Riverside Living Center on a daily basis, often bringing fresh fruit which he had purchased from local growers on his many trips to Florida. He was very active in the Baptist church, as a member of Grove Station Baptist, River Road Mission, and First Baptist Piedmont, serving as Deacon, Sunday School Director, Training Union Director, RA Leader, and Sunday School Teacher at various times throughout his life. He also served his community as a member of the Piedmont and Pelzer Lions Clubs for fifty-five years. He was also active in the Wren Ruritan Club. "Dolly" was elected to the S.C. House of Representatives in 1974, campaigning for more health care services for Piedmont, Pelzer and Williamston. He served House District 10 for sixteen years as a member of the Medical Military and Municipal Affairs Committee. He was awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Governor Carroll Campbell upon his retirement in 1989. He was elected to the MUSC Board of Trustees, where he served from 1989 through 1996. He also served many years as a Board member for the Pelzer Rescue Squad, Appalachian Health Council, and the Baptist Hospital Boards for Easley and Columbia. Most recently, he was honored by Anderson County Council with the M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Park and by the S.C. General Assembly, which named the newly opened state veterans cemetery in Anderson after him. Surviving in addition to his wife of sixty-one years are his four children, Bob Cooper and wife, Ellie, Beth Cooper, Tim Cooper and wife, Kathy, Dan Cooper and wife, Missy; brother, Talmadge Cooper; six grandchildren, Robert, Jennifer, Rachel, J.T., Leanne and Daniel Cooper; three step-grandchildren, Amy Crossman, Jill Sparks, Justin Parnell; three great-grandchildren, Gavin Cooper, Kristen and Breanna Gillaspie; six step-great grandchildren, Colton and Aidan Crossman, Michaela and Kendall Sparks, Sydney and Jacie Parnell; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Veldee and Louie Cooper; sister, Dorothy Jones Sargent. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at Piedmont First Baptist Church by Drs. Stephen Hearne and Thomas DeVenny. Burial will follow in M.J. "Dolly" Cooper Veterans Cemetery. The family is at the home and will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Monday at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. Memorials may be made to Piedmont First Baptist Church, 8 First Baptist Church Rd., Piedmont, SC 29673.

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Where is Milford June “Dolly” Cooper's memorial?
Milford June “Dolly” Cooper's memorial is located at: Pine Grove Cemetery, Westborough, Worcester County, USA.
When did Milford June “Dolly” Cooper death?
Milford June “Dolly” Cooper death on 25 Apr 2009 in Greenville, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Milford June “Dolly” Cooper's memorial?
Latitude: 42.2647018
Longitude: -71.6082993

Family Members:

Parent

Dewitt T. Cooper

(1895 - 1976)

Elvie Campbell Cooper

(1894 - 1978)

Spouse

Melba Irene Blackmon Cooper

(1923 - 2020)

Siblings

Veldee Joe Cooper

(1915 - 2006)

Talmadge Charles “Tal” Cooper

(1932 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pine Grove Cemetery
Westborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2647018, -71.6082993

2. Midland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2661630, -71.6119770

3. Memorial Cemetery
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5. Evergreen Cemetery
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6. Bear Hill Cemetery
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7. First Burying Place
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Coordinate: 42.3044100, -71.6388400

8. Grafton State Hospital Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2518900, -71.6854200

9. Old North Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1994019, -71.6125031

10. Howard Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3249000, -71.6475400

11. Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2303100, -71.5274300

12. Mount Auburn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2296700, -71.5272600

13. Southborough Rural Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3007450, -71.5278570

14. Burnett Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3069350, -71.5326800

15. Mary Goodnow Gravesite
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Coordinate: 42.3349900, -71.6054100

16. Old Burial Ground
Southborough, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3062410, -71.5313040

17. Wilson Street Cemetery
Hopkinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2383500, -71.5175600

18. Main Street Cemetery
Hopkinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2296900, -71.5185100

19. Valentine Cemetery
Hopkinton, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2305300, -71.5172400

20. Pine Grove Cemetery
Grafton, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2346992, -71.7042007

21. Grove Street Burial Ground
Shrewsbury, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2578090, -71.7173770

22. Old Oak Street Burial Ground
Grafton, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2109500, -71.6916900

23. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Marlborough, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3389587, -71.5579147

24. Saint Marys Cemetery
Marlborough, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3398933, -71.5592346