Obituary of George Alex Cooper ~ 2005
Transcribed by Joan S Dunn
Source: New Bern Sun Journal Mar 13 2005
ORIENTAL - George "Alex" Cooper, 88, of 1180 Oriental Road, died Thursday,
March 10, 2005, at his home.
He was a native of Oriental and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Funeral will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Holt's Chapel AME Zion Church in Oriental
with the Rev. Irvin L. Hickman officiating.
Burial will be in St. Stephen's Church Cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Samuel Gregory Small of the home; four daughters,
Elizabeth Whitney, Shenna Myrick of Jacksonville, Fla., Ruby Whitney of
Brooklyn, N.Y. and Deidre Walker of Marietta, Ga. and many grandchildren
and great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the residence.
Viewing will be noon to 6 p.m. Monday at Oscar's Mortuary, New Bern, and at
the church one hour prior to the service.
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