Milburn L. Cooper

May 29, 1934 - October 23, 2018

Milburn Lecil Cooper, 84, of Sligo, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 23, 2018 at the Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sligo. He was born on May 29, 1934 in Heber Springs, Arkansas; son of the late Lester L. and Melvina Adcock Cooper. Milburn was married to Wanda L. Weeks on October 15, 1955, who preceded him in death on March 21, 2014. He retired from Clarion University as an Electronics Technician after 30 years. Milburn attended the Assembly of God Church in Clarion. He enjoyed photography, studying the Bible, puzzles, spending time with his family, and in his younger years, playing the drums. Milburn is survived by his children, Roger Cooper and his wife Vicki of Strattanville, LaVieta Lerch and her husband Otis of Sligo, Lisa Deemer and her husband Bob of Strattanville, James Greg Cooper and his wife Pat of Clarion, and Jeff Cooper and his wife Betsy of Strattanville, fourteen grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Betty C. Hammonds of Indiana and his brother, John Cooper and his wife Sue of Arkansas. Milburn was preceded in death by his parents and wife. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at the Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion. A Graveside Service and Burial will take place at the South Crossroads Cemetery in Heber Springs, Arkansas. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart For Uganda, Inc., P.O. Box 125, Clarion, PA 16214.