Gary Cooper Obituary
Gary Grant Cooper was born to Colvin and Dorothy Shope Cooper on April 24, 1940. He was a lifelong truck driver and lover of Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Gary was a man who appreciated the simple joys in life, such as a good breakfast at the American Classic Motorcycle Museum or the sweetness of a mocha frappe shared with his daughter. Gary loved motorcycles so much that even after he was no longer able to ride, he transported his Harley to Alabama, just to keep it nearby. He served his country proudly in the United States Army, and though his passing is without much fanfare his life and service are appreciated by a bereaved family, and a grateful nation.
Gary Cooper will be intombed at Randolph Memorial Park on Friday November 14, 2025 at 2PM in a small and simple ceremony appropriate to his profound life.
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437 Sunset Ave., Asheboro, NC 27203
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