David Lee Cooper, age 64, born January 4, 1955 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee passed away October 17, 2019 at Blount Memorial Hospital. Preceded in death by his family: parents, Bobby Ailor Cooper and Gladys Ethel Williams Cooper; sisters, Barbara Lisa Cooper and Jennifer Leigh Cooper. He attended Karns and Harrison Chilhowee Schools. David was a resident of Maryville and was employed by the Maryville Times as a route driver. He enlisted in the United States Air Force on December 4, 1979 and served as an Aircraft Electrical Systems Specialist. He held the rank of Airman Basic was discharged on September 15, 1981. David was never married and had no immediate family to claim him. All veterans and individuals who wish to attend the service for Airman Basic Cooper should meet 2 PM Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E. John Sevier Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 for graveside services with full military honors. A procession to the cemetery will originate from Berry Funeral Home at 1 PM for those who wish to participate in the procession. Rev. Pat Polis, Chaplain Vietnam Veterans of America will officiate. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, sponsor of the Dignity Memorial Homeless Veterans Burial Program, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville, Tennessee 37920 www.berryfuneralhome.com
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