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CHARLES WILLIAM COOPER, 90, of Salisbury died Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at Big Bear Retreat in Slater, MO. Charles was born September 15, 1918 in Prairie Hill, MO the son of Charles Franklin and Euphe Jane (Twyman) Cooper. He married Irene Harmon on June 10, 1948 in Fayette, MO.

Charles was a lifelong area resident. He served in the United States Army as a paratrooper during the Occupation of Japan. Charles attended the University of Missouri for a year and transferred to Central Methodist before returning to the farm. Charles farmed and raised livestock. He was a member of the Salisbury United Methodist Church and attended the Clifton Hill United Methodist Church; he served as superintendent of the Prairie Hill United Methodist Church for many years. Charles was a member of the Chariton Rangers Saddle Club, and served on the Prairie Hill Cemetery Board.

Charles is survived by his wife of 60 years Irene of the home; a son Bob Cooper and wife Carla of Salisbury; two daughters Bonnie Humphrey and husband Dennis of Salisbury, Helen Bliefnick and husband Ed of Lee’s Summit, MO; eight grandchildren Jennifer Wernsman, Joe Humphrey, Kristin Hammett, Courtney Cooper, Justin Bliefnick, Lindsay Hunolt, Zach Cooper, Scott Charles Humphrey; six great grandchildren; two nephews Jack and Jim Cross of Salisbury. Charles was preceded in death by his parents; twin daughter Connie Sue at 6 months of age; sister Mildred Cross.

Visitation is Friday, December 26th from 5-7:00 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home in Salisbury. Services are Saturday, December 27th at 2:00 p.m. at the Summerville Funeral Home with burial in Prairie Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions maybe made to the Prairie Hill Cemetery Association.

Minister: Rev. Calvin Brown
Organist: Marva Davis
Vocalist: Rev Nathan Argent
Pallbearers: Zach Cooper, Justin Bliefnick, Scott Charles Humphrey, Eric Hunolt, Mark Wernsman, Mark Hammett
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