Howard Cooper

Howard Eugene Cooper 63, of Hickory died Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at Catawba Regional Hospice. Born December 11th, 1953 he was the son of the late Dairel Cooper and Eva Martin Cooper.   In addition to his wife, Vicki Curl Cooper; a daughter, Angelleia Cooper of Hickory; and a sister, Cheryl Cooper of Colorado Springs, Colorado survive him. In addition to both parents, a sister, Cynthia Cooper, and a brother, Gary Cooper preceded him in death.  The funeral will be 3:00 pm Friday, May 26th, 2017 at Gateway Baptist Church with Pastor Jerome Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Jenkins Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 pm  Friday, May 26th, 2017 at Gateway Baptist Church.   Memorials may be made to Catawba Regional Hospice 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658 or Gateway Baptist Church 3105 Sandy Ford Road Newton, NC 28658  Please sign the online guestbook at www.jenkinsfuneralhome.net. The Cooper family has entrusted arrangements to Jenkins Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Newton 828-464-1555.