Storke Funeral Home Obituaries

Michael Thomas Cooper, 34, of Ruther Glen died suddenly Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home. Born in North Carolina, he was an IT engineer at Capital One. He graduated from Liberty University where he met the Love of his Life, Emily Sharp Cooper. He was a “Blooming handyman”, loved video games, the beach, the mountains, game night with his family. Most of all he loved his family fiercely and was their protector and entertainer. In addition to his wife, Emily, he is survived by his children Graham Alexander Thomas Cooper and Natalie Grace Cooper; his parents Jerry and Barbara Cooper; a brother, Mark Cooper; a sister, Sarah McDonald; and was a fun loving uncle to, Jackson, Cassidy, and Abby McDonald; Cruz, Finn, and Brix Cooper, Olivia and Emery Sharp, Amos and Forrest Reed and Fin and Baby Browe.

A Celebration of Life will be held 2 PM Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Storke Funeral Home, Bowling Green. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. 

Emily requests that friends and family write memories of Michael for her and the children to keep close. Please share digitally or physically.