William Edward Cooper, 77 of Fredericksburg, passed away on January 7, 2016 at his home. He was born January 22, 1938 in San Antonio to Herman and Dorothy Cooper. He married Ginny Appling on June 13, 1958 in San Antonio.\r\n \r\nHe is preceded in death by his mother, father, and son, William Cooper Jr.\r\n \r\nHe is survived by his wife, Ginny Cooper; sister, Sarah Giddens and husband Ira of Hondo; sons, Jeff and Craig; grandchildren, Kimberly and Scott; and numerous nieces and nephews.\r\n \r\nVisitation will be Monday, January 11th, from 5-7 PM at Grimes Funeral Chapels in Kerrville.\r\n \r\nFuneral services will be held at 10 AM at Grimes Funeral Chapels on January 12th. Graveside services will follow at 2 PM at Mission Park North in San Antonio.\r\n