Orlan C. Cooper, Jr. passed away November 14, 2018 at the age of 88. Born February 18, 1930 to the late Reverend OC Cooper, Sr. and Minnie Mae (Faulkner) Cooper. Orlan was the youngest of four children. He graduated from Coalton High School in 1948. He obtained a degree in Elementary Education from Rio Grande University and then went on to earn his Masters in School Administration from Ohio University in 1967. OC taught school in Southwestern City School District and served his apprenticeship as building principal in Delaware, Ohio. In 1967 he was employed as building principal for Teays Valley Local School District. In 1971 he became Assistant Superintendent at Teays Valley Local School District until he retired in 1990. He then passed the State Board and became a licensed funeral director for nearly 22 years. Health problems forced him to retire a second time. In 1958 he married Jean (Augenstein). They have two children, Cheryl (David) of Marysville, Ohio and Jeffrey (Jennie) of Orient, Ohio. He was very proud of his 7 grandchildren. Orlan was a former council member in Coalton and served as Mayor of Coalton. In 1962 he served as Grand Counselor (president of the Ohio Grand Jurisdiction for United Commercial Travelers (U.C.T.) In 1988 he served as the International Supreme Counselor serving jurisdictions in both the U.S.A. and Canada. Orlan was an active member of Harrisburg United Methodist Church. Gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at 0. R. WOODYARD NORTHWEST CHAPEL 2990 Bethel Road Columbus, Ohio where the funeral service will be Friday, November 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to be made to Willow Brook Christian Village, 100 Willow Way South, Delaware, OH 43015 or Heartland Hospice Care, 685 Delaware Ave., Ste 300, Marion, OH 43302. Previous Events Visitation NOV 15. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - Northwest Chapel 2990 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220 Loading map Funeral Service NOV 16. 1:00 PM (ET) O. R. Woodyard Co. Funeral & Cremation Services - Northwest Chapel 2990 Bethel Rd Columbus, OH 43220 Loading map