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Norris Cooper Obituary
CHATHAM-Norris Lee Cooper age 73 of 1020 Cooper Road Chatham, VA died Saturday August 14, 2010 the Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. He was born January 25, 1937 in Prospect Hill, NC the son of the late Henry Lee Cooper and the late Gladys Anderson Cooper.
Norris graduated from Callands High School in 1957, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in January 1958. He received his basic training at Parris Island, SC. He was transferred to Camp Lejune, NC for advanced combat training. He was shipped to Sanglar Point, Philippines for 21 Months. In 1960 he was sent to Veages, Port Rica for maneuvers. He finished out his three year tour of duty at Quantico, VA. He received a good conduct and expert marksmanship award. Norris was employed by Dupont in Martinsville, he owned and operated Cooper's Radio Control Race Center, Inc. and Cooper Farms, raising hay and beef cattle.
Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife Patricia Pritchett Cooper of the residence and is also survived by one daughter, Shay Cooper Borel and her husband Mark of Lynchburg; two sons, R. Dale Cooper of Chatham, and Michael Owen Cooper of California; four grandchildren, Robert Dale "Rob" Cooper, Jr., Kourtney Nicole Cooper, Taylor Borel Usry and her husband Skip, and Marcus Paul Borel and his wife Laura; two great grandchildren, Ava Grace Usry, and Owen Gram Usry; one brother, Ferris Cooper of Chatham. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by four brothers, Freil , Jennings, James Oliver, and Gerald Saunders Cooper; one sister, Alean Cooper.
Funeral services will be conducted at Oak Ridge Christian Church on Tuesday August 17, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. by the Minister Kenneth McFarling. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Oak Ridge Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Scott Funeral Home on Monday August 16, 2010 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. and at other times will be at the residence. The family suggest in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Oak Ridge Christian Church Building Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Norris Cooper
Raleigh Montgomery
August 10, 2025
Seems like Yesterday! Time goes so fast. Blessings to the Norris Copper family...
Raleigh Montgomery
August 10, 2024
Fond memories of Norris, and especially racing with the locals on Franklin Turnpike. Was lot of fun...Best wishes to all his family.
Raleigh Montgomery
August 10, 2021
Seems such a short time ago that Norris was giving us free rides in his new 57 Chevy.
Hope family are doing well.
Raleigh Montgomery
October 10, 2010
Pat & Family: May God continue to comfort and bless each of you through the presence of the Holy Spirit, Family, Friends, and the many fond memories left by Norris.
Love in Christ
Raleigh & Elaine Montgomery
Patricia Cooper and children
September 1, 2010
Hello,
The children and I would like to thank everyone for all the nice things each one said about Norris.
He was a wonderful husband and Daddy.
He loved his Lord , his church,all his wonderful friends, neighbors,and store and fishing buddies. Patricia
September 1, 2010
Dear Patsy,
We were so sorry to hear about Norris. It seems like yesterday that we were all together running up and down the Mt. Cross Rd. having such a good time. We will be praying for you and your family.
Love You,
Bonnie and Earl Adkins
Barry Durham
August 29, 2010
Pat and Family,
I'm really sorry for your loss. I wish I had known Norris better. The few times I was around him, I really enjoyed. I didn't make it to the services, because I heard the news to late.Our prayers are with you during this time.
We love you and pray for you.
Barry and Joanne Durham
Denver,NC
Ruth Aaron
August 27, 2010
Pat ,I am thinking of you each day and pray that our God will meet your every need.
Lillian Wilkes
August 26, 2010
Pat & family, I grew up near the Coopers and knew them all my life. I can remember seeing Norris at Oak Ridge church (old church) with Gladys. He was such a cute little boy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Having lost a husband and father I know the grief you share. May God bless each of you as you go through the future.
Love,
lillian wilkes
Chip Smith
August 26, 2010
We celebrate your life and honor your memory - May you forever rest in peace in heaven as those left behind pray for your family during this time of loss.
Jeffrey St.Clair
August 26, 2010
Cooper Family, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Norris. He brought great joy to all that new him and will forever be a part of my memories from the track. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
gil palomino
August 25, 2010
farewell my new friend
Stacey Hammock
August 25, 2010
Norris will be so greatly missed by his family, neighbors, church family and community.
Pat, we are here for you. Thinking of you
Daniel Rice
August 25, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 25, 2010
Pat & Dale, we are so sorry for your loss. Norris was a fine man, a fine dad & a fine husband. We will surely miss him and our prayers are with you.
Bruce & Penny Triplett
CARL REYNOLDS
August 23, 2010
PAT AND FAMILY -- KATHY AND I HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM A TRIP AND WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT NORRIS' DEATH.
HE WAS A FINE AND SUCCESSFUL MAN -- HUSBAND, FATHER, NEIGHBOR, VETERAN, AND FRIEND.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
CARL AND KATHY REYNOLDS
Cathy & Tommy Ferguson
August 21, 2010
Pat,
We are so sorry to hear about Norris. We only found out Thursday. We have really been touched by you and Norris. Because of the track, that is the reason that we found each other. We will always remember Norris that way. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
August 20, 2010
Pasty,Thinking of you in your time of sorry.And praying GOD will give you HIS peace that passes understanding.I didn`t know Norris but my husband did.
Bless you and your family.
Linda Hardy Rigney
Linda Rigney
August 20, 2010
Pasty,Thinking of you in your time of sorry.And praying GOD will give you HIS peace that passes understanding.I didn`t know Norris but my husband did.
Bless you and your family.
Linda Hardy Rigney
Carol Fortner
August 19, 2010
Pat.
I am sorry to hear of your loss, my prayers are with you.
Carol Thompson Fortner
Vickie Mize Truitt
August 17, 2010
Patsy, I'm so sorry for your loss.
August 17, 2010
Pat and family,
We were so sorry to hear the news of Norris passing. He was such a nice man and it was a real honor to meet him and to spend time with him out at the track.He will certainly be greatly missed by so many.Our prayers are with you at this time of loss.
Billy (Marlo the Magician) and Cindy Crawford
George Perdue
August 17, 2010
Pat and Dale,
So sorry to hear of Norris' passing. I have lots of great memories racing and talking with Norris at the track. Sorry I couldn't be there for his service, but I didn't hear of his passing until today. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. He will be greatly missed.
Jonas Hankins
August 17, 2010
We are deeply saddened by your loss. We will cherish the memories of the times we spent together. We are with you during this time of grief.
2nd Generation Racer at Cooper's RC Track
Bill Bailey
August 16, 2010
Pat
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. You and Norris were always good to me and I remember my days around your home and the racetrack fondly. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.
Preston & Betty Clardy
August 16, 2010
Pat and Family,just read of your loss this morning,know that our prayers and thoughts are with you as you go through this time of grief.
Love,Preston and Betty
Stacey Karnes
August 16, 2010
Pat, Dale, Shay and Mike:
I can't begin to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. Norris was a good man and will be missed. I know he is surrounded by a lot of family in heaven.
With all our love,
Stacey, Dean, Zachary, and Emily Karnes
Diane Brumfield
August 16, 2010
Shay, So sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
August 16, 2010
Pat, just learned of Norris' death this morning. So sorry for your loss. May God's presence comfort you.
Anne & Louis Hutcherson, Fredericksburg, Va.
August 16, 2010
Pat and family.
You are in my prayers.Norris grew up with the Lawrences and we are saddened by his dealth. May God Bless each of you.
Linda lawrence King
Everett & Naomi Pritchett
August 16, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Denise & Scott Hearp
August 16, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Roy & Goldie Pritchett
August 16, 2010
Pat,& all the Family: May God Bless each & every one of you &
hold you close during your time of grief. Our Prayers & thoughts are
with you allways.
Love, Roy & Goldie
Sandra Easley
August 16, 2010
Pat, Dale, Shay and Michael,
I am so sorry to hear of Norris. May God give each of you comfort and strength at this most difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Darrell Reynolds
August 16, 2010
Pat, Dale, Shay, Michael & Ferris: May GOD wrap his loving arms around you all during your time of grief. I pray He will strengthen and comfort you. Norris Lee loved and feared God, loved his family, and loved his country enough to sacrifice his personal well being for an entire nation by serving in "The Corp". For the latter, this American says: THANK YOU Norris Lee. My life is certainly fuller because I knew him and was blessed to call him neighbor and friend. You fought "the good fight" now go rest on that mountain - I'll see ya when I get to "the other side"!
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