Arthur James Cooper

Arthur James Cooper, 90, Bradenton, passed March 10, 2015.
He was born June 6, 1924 in New York, NY to the late John & Louisa Cooper.
Arthur served with the U.S. Navy during WWII where he received numerous awards and citations for his service.
He was retired from PanAm Airlines where he worked as an airline mechanic for over 40years. While living in Miami he attended and was active in the Kendall Presbyterian and formerly Trinity Presbyterian churches.
In 2007 he moved to Bradenton, was a member of First Baptist Church and attended West Bradenton Baptist Church of Bradenton.
Arthur was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years Jean B. Cooper in 2010, and is survived by his four sons; James (Paula) Cooper of Sarasota, Richard (Marlene) Cooper of Jackson, MS, David (Maria) Cooper of Melbourne, FL, Douglas (Janice) Cooper of Mansfield, TX, two daughters; Susan (Dr. Joseph) Soler of Bradenton, Nancy (Troy) Toman of Bradenton, two sisters; Mary Tegone of Sayville, L.I., NY, Gladys Hulse of Amelia, OH, 13 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many extended family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Monday, March 16, 2015 at Shannon Funeral Home Westview Chapel, 5610 Manatee Avenue West, Bradenton, with services to follow at 11 A.M. Interment with military honors will follow at Sarasota National Cemetery, Sarasota, Fl.