Eugene G. Cooper, 87, of Silver Spring, MD, passed away February 19th  in Silver Spring.

Eugene was born in Lykens, a son of the late George Cooper and Ethel Cooper Yoder. He was raised in Tower City and graduated from the former Tower City High School.   He was a Marine Corp. veteran of W.W. II.

 He worked from Chesapake and Potomach telephone company, where he was a liaison to the white house in the 1960's.   He retired in 1982 as executive personnel director, with over 47 years with the company.    He then became a real estate agent, retiring in the early 1990's.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, LaVerne Ludwig Cooper;  Four daughters,  Amanda J. Cooper, Kimberely McCullough and Stacy Volland all of Maryland and Alison Cooper-Terrell of New Jersey.  Eight Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 27th at 11:00 am from the Chapel of the Dimon Funeral Homes, Inc. Tower City with Rev. Charles Oldland.   Burial will be private in the Greenwood Cemtery.