Leonard Barry Cohen, 88, died at Tilly Mill Assisted Living in Dunwoody, GA, April 28, 2012. Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Graveside, Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at the Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery in Florence, SC, with Masonic rites and full Military Honors. Mr. Cohen was born April 11, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of the late Isadore and Hannah Horwitz Cohen and was the widower of Mildred Friedman Cohen. He was a member of the Beth Israel Congregation in Florence, SC. He was a graduate of The Citadel and was a veteran of World War II in the European Theater discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a member of the Dalcho Masonic Lodge #160 in Latta, SC. Cohen’s Department Store in Latta, SC was under his ownership and mangement until his retirement. He is survived by his sons, Harve Cohen and Robert (Sue) Cohen, all of Atlanta, GA; his daughter Donna Cohen of Florence, SC; four grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Bernice Cohen was his sister and preceded him in death. Memorials may be made to the Beth Israel Congregation, 316 Park Ave., Florence, SC 29501. Tags: 1945
Posted in:
Posted on:
Link to original obituary: