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Willie N. "Billy" Cooper III

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Willie N. Cooper, III "Billy" SUMMERVILLE - Willie N. "Billy" Cooper, III, 60, of Summerville, SC, retired vice-president and co-owner of Tri-County Ice & Fuel Company, entered into eternal rest Sunday morning in a local hospital. His funeral will be 11:00 AM Wednesday morning, June 24, 2009, in the CHAPEL OF DIAL-MURRAY FUNERAL HOME, MONCKS CORNER. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 until 8:00 PM Tuesday evening. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Harristown Road Baptist Church, 2953 Harristown Rd., St. Stephen, SC 29479. Billy was born September 15, 1948, in Williamsburg County, SC, a son of Willie N. "Bill" Cooper, Jr., and Catherine Hicks Cooper. He was a member of the Harristown Road Baptist Church in St. Stephen, he formerly served as president of the Southern Ice Exchange, and he was a past member of the National Ice Association. Billy was also a former Mason and Shriner as well as Past Master of Solomon's Lodge #1 AFM. He was formerly married to Janet Mangum Cooper. His hobby and love of baseball led him to coaching Little League in West Ashley and St. Stephen. Billy was also a US Navy veteran and served in Vietnam. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Hoffman Cooper; his mother of Summerville; two sons, Brian Cooper and Keenan Cooper, both of Summerville; two step daughters, Renee Caddell and her husband, Tommy, of St. Stephen and Heidi Butler and her husband, Gary, of Garner, NC; two sisters, Gloria Prindle and her husband, Bill, of Atlanta and Patty Dent and her husband, David, of Johns Island; three grandsons, Jordan Cooper, Riley Cooper, and Cade Cooper; a granddaughter, Morgan Cooper; two step grandchildren, Casey Caddell and Connor Butler; and several nieces and nephews. Online condolences may be sent to the family via www.dial-murrayfuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 22, 2009.

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Jim Alston

November 1, 2013

I was in the Navy with Billy. Just ran across his obit . I was with him when he first heard the news that his son Bryan had been born. We were on the USS Camden off Viet Nam . Believe that was March 1971. When we reached California , his Dad & Grandfather were there to meet the ship. Brought his Blue Chevelle 454. When I was in Charleston in 1978 , Billy dropped by the hotel for coffee.I will try & contact one of his sons. I am very sorry for your loss.Jim Alston

Gloria Miller Suggs

July 2, 2009

Billy and I knew each other since grammar school so we go back a long way. Through all of those years, he was always a good guy and a wonderful friend. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to his family.

I'll see you in heaven, Billy.

Brenda Paul

June 25, 2009

To the Cooper family,

Billy was a great couch and mentor to all the baseball team. He played an important roll in Mickie's life and we will always be greatful to him and Virginia.

Much Love to all of you,
Brenda & Mickie

Danny Mangum

June 24, 2009

To all of the Cooper family,
As you know, Billy was like a father and a brother to me. I have so many memories of him and he will always be in my thoughts. He had a kind heart and was always willing to help anyone that knew him. He will be missed. Iceman, may you rest in peace.

Danny

Barbara Swartz

June 23, 2009

Billy was a great guy..... sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers to Gloria and the family. Barbara Swartz

tony mangum

June 22, 2009

to the cooper family, i have known billy since i was a kid, he was a great guy

June 22, 2009

to the cooper family, Billy was a great guy, have known him since i was a kid, may he rest in peace. TONY MANGUM

Fred Lund

June 22, 2009

Keenan,

To you and your family, Julie and I extend our heartfelt condolences in the loss of your father.

Cherish the memories.

Carolyn Lipka

June 22, 2009

So sorry to hear of Billy's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Cooper family at this difficult time. May God Bless and comfort you all.

Carolyn Lipka (formely Carolyn Heaton)

Larry Locklair

June 22, 2009

To the Cooper Family,
I knew Billy in the old days, when he lived int he Chicora area. Always a good guy. May God bless and keep him.
Larry

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