Graveside services for William Dixon “Billy” Cooper, 73, of Butler will be held Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 10 A.M. from Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with Rev. Scottie Fulcher officiating. Visitation will be Saturday from 8:30 A.M. until 10 A.M. at Bumpers Funeral Home.

Mr. Cooper passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at his residence. He was a retired tissue machine operator for Georgia Pacific in Pennington.

Survivors include his wife Mary Shirley Cooper of Butler; children Teresa Cooper of Butler; son Tony Davidson (Cindy) of Snell, MS; Todd Davidson (Elaine) of Meridian, MS; Tammy Yates (Sid) of Meridian, MS; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Willie Sykes, Neal Reese, Brian Robinson, Tony Davidson, Todd Davidson, and Sid Yates. Honorary Pallbearers are Jim Smith, Bob Moore, and C.D. Barnett.

Visit bumpersfuneralhome.com to sign the online register and post condolences to the funeral home.

Bumpers Funeral Home of Butler will be in charge of arrangements.