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Pace Cooper
February 8, 2023
Remembering Jeff as 10 years has passed. I picture him with a complete sketch book chronicling all the interesting celestial birds and what locations in Heaven he went to to spot them! Jeff was a good man and we miss and honor his memory.
John and Linda Zempel
March 5, 2013
We spent many a day with Jeff in the field, a friend and teacher that we will miss.
March 3, 2013
a little late to say hi,but i will s good bye, my friend. it was a pleasure birding with the best. rest in peace. god bless.
bue and alice johnson dresden. tn,
Larry Peavler
February 23, 2013
I enjoyed birding with Jeff. It was a long drive from Indianapolis but worth it.
Holly Thompson
February 16, 2013
Thank you for all of your wonderful comments and sharing your special moments about my Dad. It warms my heart to know how many lives he touched, including mine.
February 16, 2013
he will be missed by birdlovers.
Jim Miller,Magnolia,Ms.
Diane Crawford Wilson
February 16, 2013
I did not know Jeff but a mutual friend sent me word for my Mom, 91 year old Dot Crawford. She is so saddened to learn of Jeff's passing. I have heard many stories of her and Dad's travels with Jeff, especially a trip to Mexico. And years ago I made last minute plane reservations and car rental for them to fly to Memphis and drive to Pickwick Dam to see a rare gull Jeff had found. Mom sends her heartfelt sympathy.
Steve McConnell
February 15, 2013
Thank you Jeff for 22 years of friendship, learning, and just plain fun. To Jeff's family: you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for his service today.
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Benny Carter
February 15, 2013
MANY good times with Uncle Jeff. Holly and Scott, my deepest sympathy and all my love to you.
February 15, 2013
One of the best shore birders I ever had the chance to bird with. Great teacher and person. John Stowers
Bianca Allen
February 15, 2013
Jeff always shared his wonderful knowledge of birds with others. I was in his company on Dauphin Island, AL many times and learned something every time. May he rest in peace. God bless his family.
Alison and Charles Glascock
February 15, 2013
We are birding friends from Alabama and met Jeff on Dauphin Island many times. He found us two magnificent peregrine falcons including one sitting on the ground in Memphis. We joked a lot with him and will really miss him.
Elise Edwards
February 15, 2013
"Ol Coot" was one of my favorite characters in AOS. I met him in The Shell Mounds on Dauphin Island, AL while birding. He was one of the most entertaining "birds." Rest in peace, Jeff.
alvin gibbs
February 14, 2013
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MR WILSON HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND. I WILL MISS HIM COMEING TO THE SOUTH PLANT LOOKING AT BIRDS AND CHATING WITH THE GUYS,GONE BUT WILL NEVER BEFORGOTTEN.
Pace Cooper
February 14, 2013
Jeff was an Ol' Coot alright - the best Ol' Coot I ever knew. He was one of my first bosses, teaching me how to hang sheet rock no less. Jeff was even-tempered and always had an observation that made me both think and giggle at the same time. His bird watching prowess made him the sharpest eye in observing the condition of everything from building finishes to feelings or spirit. He was a positive influence to everyone around him and will be missed by all his old friends at Cooper Realty Company and Cooper Hotels.
With deep sympathies,
Pace
Dusky Norsworthy
February 14, 2013
Holly, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is saddened for you at this time. May God strength you and hold you close. Dusky
February 14, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss, Holly.
Prayers and hugs from us, Eric and Kathy
Nancy Moore
February 14, 2013
You will never be forgotten, Jeff. Thank you for sharing your passion for your feathered frieds with me and so many others. So many priceless memories of so many birds that were found on so many times in the field together. God speed my friend and my deep felt sympathy to your family who will greatly miss you.
Go in peace.
February 14, 2013
You will never be forgotten, Jeff. Thank you for sharing your passion for your feathered friends with me and so many others. So many birds will hold so many priceless memories of my times in the field with you. God's speed my friend. And my deep felt sympathy to your family.
Go in Peace. Nancy Moore
Marcus Board
February 14, 2013
I met Mr. Wilson on Christmas Day 2000 when I found a Snow Bunting in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He drove from Memphis despite the impending ice storm and brutally cold winds to see the bird. He showed his appreciation so eloquently in an entry on ARBIRDS, that I copied and have to this day. I was saddened to hear of his passing, but I know he is now continuing his work in a place with birds that we can no longer find here on earth.
Allan Mueller
February 14, 2013
A friend who will be missed.
Steve & Doris Gabriel
February 14, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. May GOD bless and comfort you.
Mark Carrig
February 14, 2013
My deepest condolences and prayers.
February 14, 2013
A wonderful birder and willing teacher
that shared his life experience freely.
Tommy Pratt
Prattville, Alabama
Ol' Coot in Lake County in Jan. 2009
Mark Greene
February 14, 2013
Mark Greene
February 14, 2013
The impact you have made on my life will be forever felt and I will miss you for the rest of my days. Thanks to my friend and mentor, the Ol' Coot. I hope you find some rarities beyond Heaven's gate. Godspeed, my friend.
Anne Halteman
February 14, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers.
February 14, 2013
The Birds as well as all of your faithful followers will miss you dearly but never forgotten. Take Care Jeff
Gene and Shannon Knight
Oxford, MS
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