James R. Cooper

COOPER James R. Cooper, age 62, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, March 1, 2011 surrounded by his family. Retired from Western Electric. Faithfully attended Whitehall United Methodist Church. Member of the Whitehall Masonic Lodge No. 761. Avid classic car enthusiast. Co-Founder of the YES Wheelchair Square Dancers. Most importantly Jim's life revolved around his family. He was a loving husband of 43 years to Pam Cooper; a devoted father to Rob (Susan) Cooper and Michelle Cooper; and a proud "papaw" to Jessica, Steven, Gabby, Michaela, Amy, Brandon and Brianna. Also survived by brother, Mark (Amy) Angle; sister, Beverly (Jack) Konn; mother-in-law, Allene Forester. He leaves behind his special pets, Missy and Buddy. Special thanks to friends and caregivers, Linda, Sandra and Willie. A heartfelt thanks to Sara, Dana and the entire Palliative Care Team at Mt. Carmel East. He was greeted with open arms and is now reunited with his father James Cooper Sr., mother Thelma Angle, step-father Don Angle, brother Gary Angle and father-in-law Ottis Forester. Family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, March 4 at the MYERS-WOODYARD FUNERAL HOME, 587 Main Street in Groveport. The funeral service will be Saturday 11 a.m. at the Whitehall United Methodist Church, 525 Bernhard Rd. in Whitehall, where friends may call 1 hour prior to service. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Whitehall United Methodist Church or the Palliative Care Unit at Mt. Carmel East Hospital.