Henry Harrison Cooper

1947 - 2020

Henry Harrison Cooper, born to Gertrude Jahncke Cooper and Robert Angus Cooper in Mobile, AL on September 21, 1947, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2020 at the age of 72. Henry was a long-time resident of New Orleans, LA, but for the last two years he resided at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Home in Reserve, LA. He graduated from Fortier High School in 1965 and joined the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He later attended Loyola University and went on to become a certified professional accountant. He enjoyed sailing and was an avid joke and story teller. He is predeceased by his parents, his brother, Robert, and his first-born son Christopher. He is survived by his sister, Cynthia James (Cynnie), and his loving daughter, Clerc. He is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews: Robert (Bobby), Richard (Ricky), Julie Denney, Leslie Sumrall, David James Jr. (Sandy), Michael James, Cooper James, and Mally James, as well as many beloved great nieces and nephews. As a result of present circumstances, a memorial service will be planned at a later date. Please consider sharing your thoughts, favorite memory, or condolences at www.lakelawnmetairie.com. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his name to Community Sailing New Orleans, an organization working to increase opportunities for disabled and adaptive sailing in the city.