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Dr. GEORGE E. COOPER, Ph.D.
Executive Director of The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Departed this life on July 18, 2015. Beloved husband of 47 years to his devoted wife, Diane Shaw Cooper; loving father of Nikki Angela Cooper of Bowie, MD and Carey Allison Cooper of Casselberry, FL. He is also survived by two brothers, Cornelius (Pamela) Cooper of Orange, TX and Bertram G. (Mary) Cooper of Lone Oak, TX; stepbrother, Frank Williams, Jr. of Pompano Beach, FL; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other family, colleagues and friends. A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. and on Monday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m., at the People's Community Baptist Church, 31 Norwood Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20905. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a living memorial: Dr. George E. Cooper HBCU Scholarship, the People's Community Church at the above address.
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Memories and Condolences
for GEORGE COOPER
Dr.Sunday Dada
May 20, 2021
My dear prof and friend please Rest In Peace in Jesus Christ till the resurrection day when we shall meet to part no more.
Your Dr.Sunday Dada, Tuskegee University.
Royal Randolph, Jr. MD
July 30, 2015
I was thinking of you so "goggled" to find you again. I am in shock! I will always cherish our time together as graduate students at Tuskegee. My condolences to the family.
Jim & Helen Gilliam
July 27, 2015
Diane and Family,
know that we are praying God's strength, comfort and love shower you guys forever as you move forward. Love you much.
Linda Shaw-Cooper
July 26, 2015
To Diane and girls:
George will be missed for his kindness, excellence of presence, and quiet sense of humor. Know that I am praying for your strength and eventual peace as each if you find a new normal for your life.
Love all of you.
Dr. S. B. Salone
July 26, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
July 26, 2015
My prayers are with you and your family. Carey
Saniel Underwood of the Jackson family in Gaithersburg, Md
Dr. Dwight Varnum
July 26, 2015
To The Family and Love Ones of Dr. George E. Cooper.
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to all of you. May you receive the comfort and strength from family and friends during this time. Indeed, Dr. Cooper was an extraordinary leader and a distinguished gentlemen. Let me be among many to celebrate his legacy of service and compassion to the many lives he touch. God is still in control and give you peace in your time of sorrow and grief.
Dr. Linda Fortenberry
July 25, 2015
To Lady Diane, Lucretia & family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Cooper was an extraordinary leader and distinguished gentlemen. He leaves a legacy of service and love. Mercy unto you. Peace and love be multiplied. Jude v. 2
Connie Reshard
July 25, 2015
May all the great memories bring you peace as you grieve the loss of George.
George's mom was the counselor at my high school in Tallahassee, Florida and his maternal grandparents were my neighbors.
The Reshards
Lanette Sanders
July 24, 2015
May God comfort, love and peace will keep the Cooper family in His arms of prefect peace. With love and prayers
July 24, 2015
Knowing the Lord brings such comfort. It is wonderful to know George is home with the Lord. Peace,prayers and much love Diane, Allison and Angela.
George and Kay Shavers
Viera, Florida
samuel nixon jr.
July 24, 2015
May the family of Dr. Cooper be comforted, kept, and strengthened in the depths of God's abiding love as we celebrate the life of Dr. Cooper and what he has meant to many. Peace unto you!
Sue Graham Cooper
July 24, 2015
Praying for and with you. Love you much!
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