Harwell Ernest Cooper

Harwell Ernest Cooper, 88, of San Manuel, Arizona died early morning Sunday, August 2, 2009 at the Casa de los Aduelos in Tucson. He was born on March 21, 1921 in Goodrich, Texas, the son of the late Robert Wesley and Martha (Odell) Cooper. A veteran of the 101st Airborne, Harwell participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 4, 1944 during World War II. He was highly decorated and received a Presidential Citation, The Bronze Star and The Purple Heart. He moved to Arizona from New Mexico 54 years ago. Harwell worked in the copper mining industry and retired as a Reverb General Foreman. He has lived several years in San Manuel. Harwell is survived by his loving wife, Lillian (Boots) Cooper; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Helen Cooper of Tucson; step-son, Jimmie W. Puckett of Eureka Springs, AR; sister, Opal Mitchamore of Baytown, TX; grandchildren: Clay, Robert, Chad, Clint, Melissa; numerous great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. He has a very large extended family and was loved by all. Harwell had a strong faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and his family receives solace by knowing he is in the arms of his Lord. His funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at San Manuel First Baptist Church in San Manuel and will be officiated by Pastor David Hall. His graveside service will be held the following day at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, August 6, 2009 at the Show Low Cemetery in Show Low, Arizona.