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John COOPER Obituary


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COOPER, John Lee "Jack" age 91 of Dayton, born July 25, 1922 in Arizona, Louisiana, departed this life Sunday, February 16, 2014. Jack was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Carlton Williams. He retired from Delphi General Motors after 36 years of service. Jack, along with his wife, was an avid bowler for over 30 years, receiving many awards and trophies. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He trained at Camp Lejune's Montfort Point, NC and attained the rank of private first class. Preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Emma Cooper; children, Patricia Curry and Derrick Cooper. He leaves to cherish his memories his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Gladys Cooper; daughters, Jean Mims and Marie Johnson; stepsons, Christopher (Marcia) Fields, Ricky (Margaret) Fields; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Bell and Elizabeth McCuller; special granddaughter, Nikon (Chris) Hairston; special friends, Mr. and Mrs. Carl and Ann Young; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held 1:30 pm Friday, February 21, 2014 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 502 Pontiac Street. Rev. Leon Wilkinson officiating. Interment Dayton National Cemetery. Visitation from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 pm. Arrangements entrusted to the House of Wheat Funeral Home, Inc., 2107 N. Gettysburg Ave. Thanks to Hospice of Dayton and a special thanks to nurse Venna. Condolences may be expressed at [email protected]

Published by Dayton Daily News on Feb. 20, 2014.
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My dear Aunt Gladys it is very difficult to express in words my heartfelt sympathy.I will miss My uncle Jack.He was a phenomenal man.May Jehovah continue to bless you and our family. With deep love Your niece, Deborah Warren

February 22, 2014

To the Cooper Family:

We are sorry for the lose of
Mr. Cooper. May you find strength in your memories and thoughts of him. We send our condolences.

Willa, Diana & Dominique Samuels

February 21, 2014

To the Cooper family, I am extending my condolences to you. I will keep all of you in my prays.

Lucy Hatcher

February 21, 2014

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

MR.& Mrs Walter Byrd

February 20, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. From Mount Olive Baptist Church Missonary Society.

Mount Olive Baptist Church

February 20, 2014

With Deepest Sympathy,

We are sorry for our loss.

Carrie, Pat, Barb, Vicky, Marilyn

Carrie Williams

February 20, 2014

Our deepest sympothy for the loss of your husband. We will keep you in our prayers that God will give you peace and surround you with His love during this difficult time.

Much Love,
Emma & Marion Miller

February 20, 2014

We express our deepest sympothy to Glays for your loss. May God continue blessing you through this difficult time in your life.

Much love

Emma & Marion Miller

February 20, 2014

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS TIME OF YOUR BEREAVEMENT. WE PRAY THAT GOD WILL SEND HIS COMFORTER TO HEAL YOU AND GIVE YOU REST.

STROMAS FLOWERS

February 20, 2014

God bless my MONTFORD POINT MARINE brother for his historic role in desegregating the US MARINE CORPS...it
took SPECIAL persons to get that done
I am especially happy that he recently got his
CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL for his service in World War 2
SEMPER FI
Jonas Bender

Jonas Bender

February 20, 2014

To the Cooper Family we are praying for you for strength and guidance from the Lord. Jack and I have been friends all our life and he will be missed. RIP my friend. Enos Willis and daughter Evelyn Willis Rowland

February 20, 2014

I extend my condolences to the loved ones of Mr Jack Cooper, he was a dear friend and distinguished gentelmen. Jack will be missed, may God bless and keep the family.

Jesse (J.R.) Lynch Jr

February 20, 2014

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