Funeral service for Carl Harrold Cooper, 97, Lawton, will be 1:30 p.m. Monday in the Becker Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Shane Hall, Pastor, First Baptist Church officiating. Mr. Cooper died June 17 in a Lawton hospital. Burial with Navy honors will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens under the direction of the Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Service. He was born in Chillicothe, Missouri, on November 12, 1913, and moved to Lawton in 1947. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 29 and served in the South Pacific arena for three years during World War II. Following his military service he established his residence in Lawton working initially for the Railway Express Agency before forming a local trucking company known as Cooper's Cartage. This occupation, coupled with his out-going nature, allowed him the opportunity to acquire many, many friends over the years. Everyone who knew Carl enjoyed his wit and music. He married Margaret Bell Mumford on August 20, 1967 in Lawton. In his later years, he faithfully served his late wife through her illnesses and shared the times and music of the Western Swing era with several young people. He was accomplished on the guitar, electric bass, percussion and other musical instruments. Carl became known for his music and his voice through performances at several local and area clubs and hotels. Much could be written of Carl's many experiences over his 97 years of life as he was quite active with many organizations, his music profession and his lively approach to living. As a long time member of the First Baptist Church, he served in many ways and was a faithful disciple and advocate of the Christian lifestyle. Carl Cooper was a kind, strong man who will be missed by all who knew him but especially by his family. He is survived by three sons, Carl Cooper, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Gary Cooper, Lawton, Oklahoma, and Tommy Lee Davidson, McLoud, Oklahoma; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A brother and two sisters preceded him in death. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1409, Lawton OK 73502.