Gregory Wilson Cooper of Lynchburg, passed away at his residence on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023.
He was born March 9, 1954, to the late Pascal Wilson (Jim) Cooper and the late Eleanor Crider Cooper.
He graduated from Harrisonburg High School in 1972 and Michigan State University in 1976 with a degree in
anthropology. Greg lived and worked most of his life in Denver, Colo. before moving to Lynchburg in 2019 to be near
family.
He is survived by his sister, Ann Cooper Allison and her husband, Charles (Chuck) Allison Jr.; and his nieces,
Stefanie Erb Janky (Jonathan), Sarah Erb Kleiman (Evan) and Rebecca Ann Allison and their children, Cooper and
Charlotte Janky and Eleanor Kleiman and a host of cousins. He had a love of fishing, photography, this country and
Jesus Christ.
A graveside service for all friends and family will be held at Eastlawn Memorial Gardens, 3289 Spotswood Trail,
Harrisonburg on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, at 1 p.m.
A celebration of his life will be held at Tharp Funeral Home, 220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg on Sunday, Nov. 5, at
2 p.m. with visitation following the service.
The family would like to thank Gentle Shephard Hospice, Forest Health and Rehab and all the devoted healthcare
personnel that cared for Greg during his battle with lung cancer.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Man at Arms Ministry, PO Box 277, Goode, VA 24556.