Arthur Tracy Coogan, Jr. (Jack) 91, of Crozet died in Charlottesville,
VA on January 5, 2015. He was born on July 21, 1923 in Keene, New
Hampshire to the late Arthur Tracy Coogan, Sr. and Jessie Holdridge
Coogan. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty Sowers Coogan, and a daughter, Susan Coogan Payne, and two sisters, Marion Coogan Gardner and Beverly Coogan Boucher.

He is survived by one son, Arthur Tracy Coogan, III and wife Cristina of
Washington, DC and two daughters, Tracy Coogan Finney of
Charlottesville, VA and Lucy Elizabeth Coogan of Stuarts Draft, VA. and
one brother, Wendell Holmes Coogan of Rocky Hill, Connecticut; and six
grandchildren, Nicklaus Payne, Jessie Payne, James Knopp II, Mattie
Yancy, Alessandra Coogan, Susan Coogan, and one great-grandchild Lukis Fortenberry.

During his forty year career in education, he held the positions of
classroom teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools. He
later retired from Western Albemarle High School, as a classroom
teacher on July 1, 1988. He received his BS from Keene State College,
Masters from Boston University, and worked on his PHD at the University
of Virginia.

He was a member of Tabor Presbyterian Church for forty years, Lions Club of Crozet and a Veteran of World War II as a US Naval Aviator.

Dad was the most giving, loving and caring father. He loved his family more than anything, loved to fish and he loved his country. He was an amazing man and touched many lives. His gentleness and kindness will always be remembered by those who had the privilege to know him, especially his family. He will always be loved. He will always be remembered. Dad was our rock, our stronghold.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest that memorial contributions be made
to Tabor Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 446, Crozet, VA 22932
A memorial service will be held at Tabor Presbyterian Church at a later
date.

Anderson Funeral Service of Crozet is in charge of arrangements.