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James Cooper Obituary
James William Cooper of Florence transitioned on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Arrangements will be announced by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to General Scholarship Fund of Morehouse College.
The family will receive friends at 3810 East National Cemetery Road, Florence.
Please keep the family of James William Cooper in your thoughts and prayers.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Mar
16
Service
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Smith's Funeral Home-Florence
307 S Johns St, Florence, SC 29506
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
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Funeral service
1:00 p.m.
St. Beulah Missionary Baptist Church
3015 St Beulah Rd., Florence, SC 29506
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Smith Funeral Home of FlorenceOnly 6 days left for delivery to next service.