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Samuel Cooper Obituary
Conway
Samuel Donnie Cooper, 48, of Conway, died Monday, February 18, 2013 at Conway Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1964 in Conway, a son of Emma Lee Todd Cooper and the late Sammie Cooper.
Donnie enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved his family, especially the love he shared for his mother. Donnie worked as a custodian at St. James Elementary school for several years. He loved working with the staff and children, accepting them as part of his own family. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In addition to his mother, Mr. Cooper is survived by one brother, James Rodney Cooper (Charlotte) of Conway; one sister, Virginia "Ginny" Brisendine (Jimmie) of Conway; a niece, Ginger Rabon (David Jr.) of Aynor; two step nieces, Kim Edwards and Pam Edwards both of Conway and several great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at Watson Funeral Services from 6pm until 8pm Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Funeral Services will be held 3pm Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Watson Funeral Services Chapel with Rev. Mack Hutson, Rev. William Hearl and Ernest Gause officiating.
Burial will follow at Westside Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com.
Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Cooper
Pauline
February 26, 2013
I knew Donnie back in the day when he was just a sub. I never knew anyone like him he is a true southern man. He would make us laugh. I am so blessed to have known Mr. Donnie. May God Bless your Family.
Nancy Rose
February 22, 2013
Donnie and I worked together for many years at St. James Elementary. We spent so many afternoons after school talking turkeys and deer, hunting and fishing, and car racing. Donnie had so many funny stories he told me about things he had done (some on which he made me promise not to tell!). Donnie had a good sense of humor, and I loved to hear him laugh when he really enjoyed something. But most of all he liked to talk about family...his mother and daddy, his brother and sister, and all his aunts and uncles. Love of family was extremely important to him, as was his extended family at St. James Elementary. He never missed an opportunity to show off his culinary skills to treat us to some of his homemade pies at Christmas parties. But what endeared me most of all to Donnie was his kindness and consideration of others. In all the years I worked with him, he never once said an unkind word about others. His laughter, his warmth, his genuine devotion to family...these are the things we remember. To Mrs. Cooper, Ginny, and Rodney...please know that someone as special as Donnie will never be forgotten. God has him now in His keeping; we have him forever in our hearts. Mrs. Nancy Rose, 2nd Grade Teacher
DONNA BRYAN
February 21, 2013
RODNEY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I JUST HEARD ABOUT YOUR BROTHER, I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE GOING THUR, YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN MY PRAYERS.
Pamela Holden
February 21, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 20, 2013
I lost a friend. He will be missed.
gail todd
Danny Singleton
February 19, 2013
You have my utmost sympathies. I am sorry that I am on the road and can't be there.but let me know when I get back if I can be of help,
MARY ELLEN TODD JONES
February 19, 2013
EMMA LEE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF UR SON. PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY.
gareth pitzen
February 19, 2013
Rodney Sharon and I are very sorry for your loss.
February 19, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Donnie. Donnie was such a kind and gentle soul. He was such a joy to be around and loved the staff and children when he worked at Socastee Elementary School.
Bonnie Berchielli
February 19, 2013
I will truly miss Mr. Donnie and his kindness towards all who knew him, particularly the children at SJE. He loved to tell me stories of his fishing and hunting adventures and I loved to listen to him. Rest in peace.
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