He was born in Anderson, S.C., the son of the late Sara Louise McCrary and Dr. Herbert Press Cooper, Sr. Dr. Cooper was a lifetime resident of Clemson and a 1959 graduate of Daniel High School. After graduating from Clemson University with a B.S. degree, Dr. Cooper then graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina with a M.D. degree. After a one year internship at Greenville Memorial hospital, he spent over four years in the U.S. Army Medical Corps with one year in Vietnam, where he received a Bronze Star. He also spent over three years in Berchtesgaden, Germany, where he met and married his wife, Traudl.

In 1973 he returned to Clemson and served as a Family Practice physician in the Clemson and Pendleton area until his retirement in June 2015. In 2013 he was selected to be a member of the inaugural class of the D.W. Daniel Athletic Hall of Fame. He has served on the School District of Pickens Board of Trustees since 1992.

"The news of Dr. Cooper's passing is very saddening for all of us who had the pleasure to know and work with him," said Dr. Danny Merck, Pickens County School District Superintendent. "He has served on our board of trustees for 24 years, and he has left a legacy of supporting education that will have an impact on generations of students. His experience, insight, love for students, and love for his community will never be surpassed. I'm very grateful to have worked with him to build success for our students."

Dr. Cooper is survived by his wife, Traudl, and two children, Herbie and Heidi, who are both physicians and who were both valedictorians at Daniel High School; brother, Tommy Cooper of Clemson; and sister, Mary Acock of Six Mile, S.C.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Sara Louise Shigley.

A memorial service for Dr. Cooper will be held at the D.W. Daniel High School Auditorium on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at 2 p.m. The family will greet friends and family in the Daniel Auditorium lobby following the service.

There will be a private burial for Dr. Cooper at Woodland Cemetery on the campus of Clemson University.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dr. Herb Cooper Scholarship Fund in care of the Daniel Foundation, 140 Blue and Gold Blvd, Central, SC 29630.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or at Duckett-Robinson Funeral Home, Central, S.C.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Easley Progress from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Cooper

25 Entries

Jon Cooper

March 8, 2022

I always looked up to you. Miss you a lot.

Sandy Temples-Nodine

September 8, 2016

Deepest sympathy to the entire family. He will be missed in his profession and by friends. You can't be a patient for 33 years and not feel like you lost a friend as well. My prayers are with you.

Shirley Herrin Blackwell

August 16, 2016

So very sorry to hear about Dr. Cooper's death. He was a wonderful friend to our school system and a wonderful friend to the teachers My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Anna Cobb Lybrand

August 7, 2016

Dr. Herbie was such huge a part of my childhood, I swear we saw him every month, and he always made me feel at ease. I know there are so many people who will remember him this way. I am grateful to have had him in my life and to have our families know each other.

doris and Gerald Mcalister

August 7, 2016

Doctor Cooper will be greatly missed by his community and patients.

Gaines Entrekin

August 7, 2016

My wife, Lang, and I were terribly saddened to learn of Herb's death. We want the family to know they are in our thoughts & prayers.
Gaines Class of '67

Paul Dawson

August 7, 2016

Traudl, Heidi and Herbie,
Dr. Cooper had an incredible impact on our family over the past 25 years since we came to Clemson. His care as a physician and friend have enriched our lives beyond description. I will miss seeing him walking on the dikes and having a chat about the upcoming cross country, track, basketball or football season both for Daniel and Clemson. He was a true blessing and made those around him better than they should have been. He was a man of conviction and action. His legacy will live on through those that he has touched with his gentle and compassionate demeanor. I told the Daniel cross country team this week of Dr. Cooper's passing and that he was a man that impacted many lives most of which are not aware of how he touched their lives. Please accept our deepest condolences. The celebration at Daniel High School on Saturday was uplifting and healing for those left behind Herb's wake. We will never forget Dr. Cooper and are thankful for the time we had Herb with us.
Elizabeth, Rose and Paul

Judi (Stribling) & Homer Price

August 6, 2016

Traudl, Herbie and Heidi,
It was with great sadness that we learned of Herbert's passing. I went from Kindergarten thru graduation at Daniel with Herbert. And his property joins ours in Clemson. Though our paths have gone in different directions in the years since graduation, it was always a joy to see Herbert and his family on the rare occasions we again crossed paths.
Remember our loved ones are never truly gone, they live forever in our thoughts, in our hearts, in our memories and in our prayers. May God hol you all in the palm of his hand, is our prayer for you.

August 5, 2016

Herb will be greatly missed by his classmates. His service to the community and patients will be missed greatly.
Bill and Susan King

Richard Cooper

August 5, 2016

Herb and I were on the Daniel football team together when we were young. Thanks for the memories Herb. I know you remember the two a days in August 6 to 8 am and tne back at 4pm for two more hours.

You were great as a player and a supporter of Daniel and Clemson. I remember a Clemson game when it was pouring rain and my wife and I left to go to Jay and ann's and I looked back and I saw you sitting in the rain and I new you would not leave your tigers. You have not left us Herb you are with us still and we are with you.

Looking,forward to having a beer and a glass of wine with a great one in heaven and talking Daniel football. See you Herb.

Richard Klein

August 5, 2016

Our sincere sympathies go out to Traudl, Herbie and Heidi. Dr Cooper was an extremely fine person, an incredibly dedicated medical doctor, and a true friend of the community. My wife, Joyce, and I were fortunate to have him as our medical doctor for over 32 years. He was always positive, compassionate, and competent. He will surely be missed by many, many people. Him memory will always be a blessing!!!

Koller Maria

August 5, 2016

Liebe Traudl, Herbie and Heidi, unser tief empfundens Beileid.
Maria und Familie

August 4, 2016

Iwas so saddened to hear that Dr.Cooper died.I'll never forget how much I enjoyed working with him.I learned so much.He was so loved and respected.Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Edwin and Sally Brainerd

August 4, 2016

My thoughts are with you. He was my Dr. and my friend and I miss him very much. With much love and God Bless - Marylyn Thompson

courtney garner Urich

August 4, 2016

Dearest Herbie, Heidi, and Traudl,

Our deepest prayers are with you guys and all of your family here with us, and those are the special prayers needed,,,ad Dr Herb is in Gods PERFECT Paradise, smiling at us and having no pain whatsoever! I vividly remember our overnights at your beautiful home while my parents went out of town. I don't remember them taking us anywhere else! I loved my German lessons after getting off the bus before Herbie and Heidi were even born. You were such a great mom, even before you had them.I am a RN now with a husband of 23 years, and 4 children. I would love to come see you soon, and please know our family has you all in our hearts. Courtney Garner Urich
PS I have written my mom, Susan a letter with the news, and I am quite sure you will be hearing from her. Iremember when I was just old enough to drive, I would go hang out at Dr Coopers office he shared with Dr Hunter...right by the drug store, where the Mexican food is now! We had fun learning and hanging out in his office reading his books and asking questions,,,I LOVED THAT and I loved DR Cooper! Rest in peace, doc(and so much more than a doc) but you know what I mean!

Ron & JoEtta Gantt

August 4, 2016

To the Cooper family,
Praying that God will comfort you during this great loss.

August 4, 2016

To the Cooper Family, there are no words to convey our sorrow for you during these trying times. Herbert left a legacy of memories for all to reminisce on; treasure those memories and be assured that the God of Comfort has him tucked away in his memory as well.

Vickie Holladay

August 4, 2016

Thankful to have known Dr. Cooper as a patient and friend. Thankful for his care of my Mother until her end with cancer. Prayers and condolences to Mrs. Cooper, family, their staff at Pendleton Family Practice.

Joe and Carol Dickerson

August 4, 2016

Our sympathy goes out to the Cooper family. Each time we drive by D W Daniel High School, or Clemson Elementary, we think, "Thank you Dr. Cooper." He will long be remembered in our community.

Chris McClure

August 4, 2016

It is with great sadness that I learned of Herbie's passing. He was a fine man, an excellent physician and will be missed by many. My sincere condolences go out to his family - may God bless you all.

Ashlei Vickery

August 4, 2016

Dear Cooper family,

Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I thought the world of Dr. Cooper and will always remember his kindness and patience. What a wonderful doctor! God bless.

Kenny Jackson

August 3, 2016

I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Cooper. He was truly an inspiration for me and the entire community. I only knew him a short while, but hearing his former patients speak of him he was a compassionate physician and will be mourned by all who knew him. Traudl my prayers are with you and your family.

The Goodmans

August 3, 2016

Our sympathy to the Cooper Family. He was our Doctor for decades. He was one of a kind and so caring. They do not make Doctors like him anymore. He was the very best in his field. He will be missed. Herb Rest in Peace!

Russell and Loretta Oglesby

August 3, 2016

To the Family of Dr. Herbert P. Cooper; you have our deepest sympathy and condolences due to the passing of your dearly departed Loved One. You are continually in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories of past moments spent together refresh your hearts in the times before you.

Deborah Butler

August 3, 2016

My prayers and thoughts are with the Cooper family during your loss of Dr Cooper, he was a great doctor as well as a friend. May God continue to bless you all.

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