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William Henry Cooper retired from Wilsbach Distributors after 36 years of service.

Cooper, 71 of Harrisburg, died Aug. 22.

He was a graduate of the former William Penn High School and an Army veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Laverne Cooper; children, William D. Cooper, Shawn Wilson (Kira), Fred Brown (Andrea) and Tomasina Brown; stepsons, Jeffrey, Russell and Wesley Peggues; siblings, Robert Cooper (Lorraine), Mary Ann Carter, Rella Rice (Maurice) and Arlene Cooper; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

From his guest book:

"Billy's smile will be truly missed and always had a positive word to say.