Sunday I found out some sad news. My good friend from high school, her dad had passed away on Oct 20th. Last I heard he was doing better, opening his eyes and recognizing people and the next thing I know he had passed away.
Today was his funeral and I tried super hard to hold my feelings in. I had felt so bad that I didn't visit him while he was still around, I kept putting off the visit because I got busy. Now I feel horrible because I didn't get to visit him while he was alive and well. I think maybe that is why I broke down and couldn't control the tears for at least 15 minutes.
Vernon Carl Cooper
Jan. 16, 1947 - Oct. 20, 2010
Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetary
Vernon Cooper a 22 year resident of Irving, TX, passed away October 20, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife and soul mate Gladys, 4 daughters, Angela Staggs of Wichita Falls, TX, Sabrena Bussey of Hooks Texas, Jennifer Cooper of Ft. Worth Texas, and Lawanna Cooper of Irving Texas, 9 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. Cooper served his country for 10 years during his early life, serving in the Pacific Theaters, Korea and Okinawa. He was a service connected DAV and was a life member of the DAV, The American Legion, the VFW and the Paralyzed Veterans organizations.
Mr. Cooper was in the Lions Club and held many offices including Vice President, secretary and he was Deputy of Governor of his district. He received many awards including Lions Club International Humanitarian Award for his many projects. He was president of the softball league, where he brought about many improvements to the program.
Mrs. Cooper will be having gravesite services only at the Veterans Cemetery in Dallas, choosing to rest with his comrades. Contributions should be made to the Lions club or to the Diabetes Foundation to aid in the defeat of Diabetes.
The Family acknowledges with sincere appreciation and gratitude your expressions of love, kindness and gratitude your expressions of love, kindness and sympathy during our time of bereavement.
You are no longer in pain and suffering but you will be missed by your wife, daughters, family and friends.
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