Julian Ray COOPER

Julian Ray Cooper, 82, of Vinton, went to be with the Lord Wednesday November 27, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Iva Cooper; brother and sister-in-law, Freddie and Letha Cooper; brothers-in-law, Tommy Louthen, Walter Billings, and Karl Dede. Mr. Cooper was a member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church, served in the US Navy during the Korean War, and retired from the US Postal service after 32 years of employment. He enjoyed being outdoors, hiking, boating and fishing. He and his wife enjoyed travelling and taking many trips to the beach.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Pearl Katherine Cooper; son, Jerry M. Cooper; daughter, Linda Main and husband, Jay, all of Roanoke; granddaughters, Sarah and Brittany Main; brothers, Lawrence (Susan) Cooper, Moneta, Curtis (Peggy) Cooper, Floyd; sisters, Polly Louthen, Ruth Billings, both of Salem, Deanna (Thomas) Kesler, Tucker, Ga., Helen Dede, Boones Mill; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Elmer and Patsy Milam, Roanoke; numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at Sherwood Memorial Park, with the Rev. Jason Gault officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Oakey's Vinton Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Mineral Springs Baptist Church Building Fund, 1030 Bible Ln., Vinton VA 24179.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Salem for the excellent care Mr. Cooper received during his four month stay there, and also Gentle Shepherd Hospice for their care and compassion.