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Terry Cooper Obituary
SURFSIDE BEACH | Terry Benjamin Cooper, 46, of 10th Ave. North, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends.
Terry was born and raised in Georgetown County, a son of Edna Tisdale Cooper Evans and the late Warren Hardin Cooper. He attended Andrews Academy and the University of South Carolina. From an early age, Terry wanted to make a difference. He was dedicated to his family, friends and community and brought energy to everything he did.
After college, he lived in Greenville, S.C. for several years. He was an active member of the Junior Chamber of Commerce where he made many friends and sharpened his political skills. He was especially pleased when he helped to raise over $ 100,000 for Camp Hope, the most money ever raised in a single year.
In 1993, his career brought him back to the coast where he and Elizabeth began raising their family. The desire to be involved and ''do some good'' for his community was the inspiration for him to run for Horry County Council. During his time on Council he was an avid proponent for the South Strand but always had the best interest of all of Horry County in his mind and heart. He loved South Carolina and had the desire to serve as State Senator for this area.
He counted his family as his #1 hobby. He loved to spend the summer in his boat with family and friends and fall Saturdays at Williams Brice Stadium cheering for his Gamecocks.
He was a member of Belin Memorial United Methodist Church where he was an usher. He served on the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, was a member of the Murrells Inlet Rotary, the Moose Lodge, the South Strand Republican Club and several other community organizations. Terry was the owner of Cooper Communications in Murrells Inlet.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather Charles Cedric Evans and a very special nephew Ryan Mixon.
He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Elizabeth Huff Cooper, formerly of Rock Hill; his children, Hannah Rose Cooper, 7 and Ryan Benjamin Cooper, 3; his mother, Edna Tisdale Cooper Evans of Murrells Inlet; his sisters, Jean Cooper Mixon and husband Dennis of Georgetown, Priscilla Cooper of Kingstree; his brother, Warren Hardin Cooper of Murrells Inlet; mother and father-in-law, Henrietta and Phil Huff of Murrells Inlet; sister-in-law, Hazelmarie Huff and brother-in-law Phil L. Huff, III both of Mt. Pleasant; a special niece Shonda Mixon Rogers and husband Brad; nieces Kristy Richardson and husband Lance, Brooke McClary and husband Jamie, Alexandra Cooper, Madelyn Cooper, Ashley McKenna and husband Tom; nephews, Phil L. Huff, IV and Tripp Cooper, five great nieces and three great nephews, together with many special friends, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004 at Belin Memorial United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel.
Memorials may be made to Belin Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 528, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576; Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2221 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 131, El Segundo, CA 90245; Tidelands Community Hospice, 2591 North Fraser Street, Georgetown, SC 29440; or to Jaycee Camp Hope.
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Memories and Condolences
for Terry Cooper
Pam Corn
January 29, 2004
Elizabeth, I've been thinking and praying for you and your family. Please know I care. Love Pam
Deborah Jenkins
January 24, 2004
Terry was a great person and a great Jaycee. We will miss him.
Ted and Linda Wheeler Dingle
January 9, 2004
Just know that you and your family are in our prayers. I have known the Cooper Family since childhood and my heart goes out to each of you. Terry was a very very special person.. We need more people with his enthusiam and character in the world. But most of all, we need people with a heart like Terry had for others.
Dolly Brock
January 8, 2004
"Though the voice is quiet, the spirit echoes still" - Terry will be remembered for the many good things he did - for friends and constituents. Elizabeth, may the words expressed at this difficult time bring you strength and comfort.
Cathy Kilpatrick
January 7, 2004
Your loss is our loss. Terry was a fine man and there is surely a place reserved for him in Heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
W.E. Russell
January 7, 2004
Terry Cooper was a great friend and a great Jaycee who had the talents God gave him to make a difference in the life of his community and state and the hearts of the people he touched...and he did. He inspired, he led, and he confounded those who doubted his ability to overcome challenges. Terry was a champion. He and Elizabeth will always have a special place in my heart. There is one more star shining in the heavens tonight.
Bill Hanna
January 7, 2004
Though I never got to spend a lot of time with Terry, I always respected what he had to say and admired the enthusiasm with which he approached every endeavor. I will truly miss him. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Kim and Frank Sligh
January 7, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Maria Ferranti
January 7, 2004
To the Cooper family. I first met Terry through the Myrtle Beach Jaycees. The whole chapter saw the potential in him to do great things, and he did. He will be missed in the community. Godspeed.
Jerry Gaillard
January 7, 2004
Elizabeth, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. We hope to see you soon. Lots of love, Jerry, Julie, Charleston, Greylyn and Taylor.
Donna Belk Smith
January 6, 2004
Having known Terry for a number of years through the Jaycees, I grew to admire his drive to get things accomplished. I've heard many good things locally about his work here on the grand strand. Elizabeth and family, you are in my prayers.
Donna Belk Smith
First Coastal Mortgage
Barry & Wanda Loonam
January 6, 2004
He did care about helping others and will not be forgotten. He will enjoy his time in the Big Camp Hope in the Sky...
Jody Baker
January 6, 2004
Elizabeth, You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Jody Baker
charles critchfield
January 6, 2004
Our deepest sympathy, Chuck and Maxine Critchfield
Elizabeth Aaron
January 6, 2004
Terry was a kind man, and he loved his kids, Hannah and Ryan and expecially his wife Elizabeth. I used to babysit Hannah and Ryan a few years back. I know that Terry is in good hands now. I will pray for Elizabeth, Hannah and Ryan.
Marie Richardson,Rogers
January 6, 2004
Warren, Jean, Dennis, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, I can relate to your pain and feeling of despair. May God give you strength at this time and I send sympathy also to his wife and dear little ones. Andrews High School Friend
Ossie Mae Thompson Stone Chestnut
January 6, 2004
I grew up in the Millwood Community with Terry's mother, Edna. My heart is broken for her. I know where she is, I lost my daughter last February. Please accept my sincere sympathy and love. I live in Myrtle Beach, phone is 843-448-4080, please have her call sometime.
Ossie Mae
Barbara Allen
January 6, 2004
My prayers are with you and the children Barbara Allen Charleston Cafe
Robb Wadsten
January 5, 2004
TO THE COOPER FAMILY,
MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY ON THE LOSS OF TERRY. IN THE FOUR YEARS I HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE AND PRIVLEDGE TO KNOW HIM, NO ONE EVER CONTRIBUTED MORE TIME AND ENERGY TO THE COUNTY AND THE REPUBLICAN CAUSE.GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AND KNOW THAT HE WILL BE REMEMBERED.
Derek Blanton
January 5, 2004
I can only thank the Good Lord that he gave us a public servant like Terry on this Earth for the time he did.He loved working for the people of Horry County and his cheerful and friendly caring nature in striving to make things better for County citizens will always will stand out with me.My prayers are with his family and friends
DONALD M YONCE , SR.
January 5, 2004
OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY IS WITH
ELIZABETH AND THE CHILDREN AT THIS
TIME...DON,HAMP,CRYSTAL,ELY &IVY
HAROLD & NELL JOHNSON
January 5, 2004
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. HE WAS A SPECIAL PERSON.
LOVE,
HAROLD & NELL JOHNSON
&
STAFF OF SPEEDEE OF M.B
Terry Rogers
January 5, 2004
Elizabeth, my dear buddy,
Remember those days, years ago, when we were young, dumb, and single and thought things were so bad! We muddled along together and stood up for each other on 2 of the brightest days in our lives. So now, I am standing here for you in your darkest days. We know that the miles are tough, but the friendship and love exceeds the miles. I know how happy you and Terry made each other and the joy that Hannah and Ryan have given you both. You have been dealt a journey that I cannot understand, but I am here to help you along the way. I love you, my dear friend.
See you soon.
Terry Blackston Rogers
Kelly Lee Brosky
January 5, 2004
May God keep your family during your time of sadness. We will keep you in our prayers.
Mo Verna
January 5, 2004
My heartfelt prayers are with you and your family during your time of grief & sorrow.
Mr. Cooper was always a gentleman, and he always took the time to take part and attend the functions we as REALTORS had. He was a man with a caring heart and a sympathetic ear. He will be missed. God Bless you all!
Mo Verna
Salvatore Melissa Huff
January 5, 2004
I will always remember Terry for the energy, enthusiasm and devotion he brought to the South Carolina Jaycees. He was always a fierce competitor, firey speaker and whirlwhind of positive energy. As a member of the Myrtle Beach Jaycees, I watched him grow in his leadership abilities. He lived life to the fullest. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Elizabeth, Hannah and Ryan. May God comfort you during this incomprehensible time.
Kenny Johnson
January 5, 2004
Terry was a good man. He was a credit to his community. My prayers & sympathy to the Cooper family. I've known Terry for many years and considered him a friend.
Our loss is Heavens gain.
Kenny Johnson
County Coroner
Georgetown County
Jeanette Chaiyakam
January 4, 2004
He was a very geniune person and loved to talk about his children. He was the past Chairman of the Administration Committee and was alway very kind person who will be missed by all, my regrets to the family and God be with you.
Tom & Jaci Herron
January 4, 2004
Godspeed Terry Cooper. You have done your good work here on earth and now sit with God and the angels. We will miss your wit and wisdom. Our heartfelt prayers are with Elizabeth, Hannah and Ryan - your tears will soon turn to memories that make you smile. May God Bless and keep you all.
Laney Frick
January 4, 2004
God blessed you Elizabeth with Terry and Hannah & Ryan. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as I am so saddened by his death. He was a great man, and a great friend. May God bless you now with strength and wonderful memories. All my love and sympathy, Laney
Denns & Lynnette Dayhoff
January 4, 2004
Our deepest sympthay for your families loss. Upon arriving in Surfside and our first election there Terry had gone door to door prior to election, a very personal touch, recieving our vote. Our prayers for the family. He will be truely missed.Surfside has lost a great citizen.
Jeannie Poterala
January 4, 2004
Dearest Elizabeth, Ryan, Hannah, Ms. Edna, Jean, Warren and Pricilla, Hayes, Henry and Phil.
May LOVE become your shelter and may the beauty of precious memories be your comfort.
My prayers are with each of and
May God blessings give you comfort
during this time. With Love, Jeannie and Dennis
Rudy & Diana Paliaga
January 4, 2004
We want to offer our condolences to the Cooper family. We met Terry Cooper when we lived in Garden City Beach. We have since relocated home north but still remember his dedication to his community and family. May he rest in peace.
Ed & Shirley Tarleton
January 4, 2004
I will always remember Terry for his attention to the South End of Horry County. I never called upon him without getting his attention and in most cases, his help. He was a good and trusted friend whom I will always remember and surely miss.
Larry E White
January 4, 2004
Mrs.Cooper and children. I never meet Terry. But have alway heard how hard he worked to serve the people of Horry County. Please accept my sympathy at your families loss. Heaven is a much better place.We all know how much better Terry is now. We will pray for all three of you. G-d is always in control of our lives.
Respectfully,
Larry E.White
Chairman/Vice Chair
Constitution Party of Horry County
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