On February 14, 1949, he and his loving wife, Jewel were united in marriage. Together they had three children, Gene, Fred and Theresa. He was a retired machinist, U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a strong Christian man and a member and deacon of Cominto Baptist Church. He spent his life caring for others, being a strong example of God's love.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Ervin and Fannie Jones Cooper; three sisters, Wanette, Lucille and Leta Faye and one brother Ervin.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jewell of Monticello; two sons, Gene Cooper and wife Sandi of Concord, NC, and Fred Cooper and wife Joy of Monticello; one daughter, Theresa Sanders and husband William of Star City; one sister Irene McReynolds of Sheridan; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and two step-great grandchildren.
Condolences(14)
Johnny & Laverne Daniel
Fordyce, AR Saturday, December 8, 2012 Our hearts were very sad when we heard about the passing away of Mr. Cooper. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now in your days ahead.Johnny and Laverne Daniel
Audrey Young
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 25, 2012 I will pray for you and your family in your time of need.Earnestine Colburn
Monticiello, AR Saturday, September 22, 2012 Jewel, I can't image being married to the same person for so many years. You have had a blessing in such a long marriage. May God bless you. My heart goes out to you, he was literally your "other half". You will miss him in so many ways.Fred, you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed.
Don & Lorena Plunkett
Grapevine, AR Friday, September 21, 2012 Teresa and familyWe were saddened to see the notice in today's paper about Bro. James death. We pray God's blessing and comfort in this time of mourning. Don & Lorena
Pat Scifres Montgomery
Monticello, AR Friday, September 21, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with you all.NAN CARTER
MONTICELLO, AR Friday, September 21, 2012 VIRGIL AND MARY LOU.. I'M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU DURING THIS HARD TIME. YOU'RE IN OUR PRAYERS..TAKE CARE AND ALWAYS KNOW THAT WE ALL LOVE YOU GUYS. NAN, ROBIN, MIKE AND SEAN.Beverly Knight Sullivan
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 20, 2012 Joy and Fred, and the Cooper Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you.Barbara McElroy
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 20, 2012 So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.mary lou cooper
monticello, AR Thursday, September 20, 2012 he a very good man, he will be missed!!!!!!John L. & Brenda Pierce
Birmingham, AL Thursday, September 20, 2012 Aunt Jewel,Gene,Fred & Theresa, we are so sorry for your loss. I know we have had very little contact the last few years but know you are loved now as always.John & Brenda Pierce
Judy Howard
, AR Thursday, September 20, 2012 Fred & Jason I didn't know your father but I do know your loss I pray GOD puts his loving arms around ya and your family during this time. Have peace knowing he is in Heaven. May GOD BLESS your whole family.Ya will be in my prayers.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 20, 2012 Cooper FamilyLove and prayers.
James and Kathy
Lydia Lowery
Monticello, AR Thursday, September 20, 2012 I am so sorry for you loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. LydiaSheila Gardner
Monticello, AR Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Bro. James was a wonderful Christian man who was very special to me. My prayers are with all his family who I am honored to call friends.