RETIRED LT. COL. MICHAEL P. COOPER
Aug. 28, 1933-July 16, 2014
Retired Lt. Col. Michael P. Cooper, 80, 246 S. Hillcrest Drive, Goldsboro, died Wednesday at home.
Born in Montgomery, Ala., he was the son of the late Guy Harris and Mary Patricia Flint Cooper.
He was a member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, and had served his country proudly in the United States Air Force as a pilot. A decorated Vietnam veteran, he was a recipient of the Silver Star.
Michael was a member of River Rats Association -- Red River Valley Pilots, the Birdman Society -- Men will Never Fly, and the Quiet Birdmen -- QB.
He was also the proud founder of Mile High Hot Sauce Co.
Lt. Col. Cooper is survived by the love of his life, Rose Morrison Cooper; a son, David Cooper of Raleigh; a daughter and son-in-law, Caroline and Eddie Hinson; and four grandchildren, Ashley Cooper, Megan Cooper, Adam Hinson and Noah Hinson.
A memorial service honoring his life will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Jill Beimdiek officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery.
The family will be receiving friends in the church parlor immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions to St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, 200 N. James St., Goldsboro, N.C., 27530.
Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home and Crematory of Goldsboro is serving the family, and online condolences may be sent through www.shumate-faulk.com.
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Published in Obituaries on July 18, 2014 1:48 PM