Sandy Lee Cooper, 72, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. He was born on November 25 1945, in Mecklenburg County. He is the son of the late George and Etta Cooper. He was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn McKee, and brothers, Walter, Kenneth and Larry Cooper. He attended First Presbyterian Church of Stanley. Sandy, a devoted Husband, Father and PawPaw, is survived by his wife of 46 years, Janice Cooper; daughters, Abby Hollis and husband Jason, and Amanda Seabolt and husband Justin; grandsons John and Daniel Hollis; granddaughter Charlotte Seabolt.
Aside from spending time with his family, Sandy enjoyed gardening and selling produce at the Mount Holly Farmers Market, snowboarding in the NC mountains and going to classic car shows. Sandy served our country in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Duke Power after 31 years of employment.
The family will receive friends at Forest Lawn West in Charlotte on Saturday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Stanley with Pastor Dan King officiating.