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Murphy Cooper Obituary

Mr. Murphy Cooper Jr. - SAVANNAH - Mr. Murphy Cooper Jr. died peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 2, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 13, 1933 in Screven County, the only child of his mother Jessie Mae Cooper , who died when Murphy was an infant. He was reared by his uncle, the late Richard Young and his grandmother, the late Amy Verdery. His father, Murphy Cooper Sr. and step mother Vannie Cooper also preceded him in death. He lived in Savannah for 58 years and he retired from ILA local 1414 in 1995. In the early 70's, he joined First Friendship Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Henry Boles. This was a membership he faithfully held until his death. He leaves to cherish his precious memories: a devoted wife, Mary G. Cooper; one daughter, Pamela (Billy) Thompson; four sons, Attorney Murphy Alan (Trena) Cooper III, Dr. Carl Jerome (Stacey) Cooper, Barry James Cooper, and Gary Turod Cooper; 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Williams & Williams Funeral Home 1012 E. Gwinnett Street Savannah, GA 31401 912-234-1634 Savannah Morning News November 6, 2008 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Nov. 4 to Nov. 6, 2008.

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DR CALVIN & CATHY BUTTS

November 14, 2008

The Cooper Family
We were so sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Our prayers are with you God Bless

Kier ellison

November 7, 2008

The Ellison Family
extends our heartfelt sympathy to
The Cooper Family
during the homegoing of your loved one.
May god in his tender mercy lighten
the burden of your great sorrow
and give you comfort is our prayer.

Savannah High Class of 1974

November 7, 2008

Murphy We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

J. Henderson

November 7, 2008

To the Cooper Family
My prayers are with you all doing this time of the lost of your love one.
May God bless and keep you as you remember the life he had lived.

RaMona ,Gerald Jackson

November 7, 2008

To the Cooper Family, we send our deepest sympathy and prayers to strengthen you during this time. God shall dry your eyes and cover you with HIS divine love.

Janie Williams

November 7, 2008

For my Beloved Cousin You will always hold a special place in my heart.Forever Loved.
Janie

Carlos and Katrice Green

November 6, 2008

Our love and condolence goes out to Aunt Mary and the Cooper family.

When the trumpet sounds, the christians who have died will be raised with transformed bodies.

November 5, 2008

May the Lord continue to provide healing and comfort during this time. He's in control and would not forsake us!

Shaun'tae Gilbert

November 5, 2008

We love you Granddaddy Murphy! Jan, Shaun, Stacy & Gary Jr.

Joan Horne

November 4, 2008

To a Man that was my Step-Father for 13years: I have mixed emotions about your death, God is a forgiving God! I pray for your soul to reach heaven. I'm glad your suffering is over. To my step brother Barry, you know how much I love you, Look to the hills from where your strength comes, God knows how much you can bear. Hold your head up high your Dad was a good Father to you and I know that personally for 13 years I witnessed him daily being a Dad to you and Jay, Jackie and me and a husband to my mother.Rest Murphy your job is done!!!!

Mabell Keel, Vera Marchel, Vernita Bulloch & Dea. & Sis. George Clark

November 4, 2008

To Mary & family,

You are in our thoughts & prayers during your time of bereavement Know that earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. May you find the strength & courage you need in Christ Jesus. We pray that God will keep you in perfect peace & in His divine care.

Shawnetria Thomas

November 4, 2008

ILL MISS YOU GRANDDADDY ILL MISS THEY WAY WE LAUGH TOGETHER EACH DAY WHEN WE HAD OUR COOKIES AND ATE SNACKS TOGETHER YOU WERE MY BEST FRIEND BUT I THANK GOD FOR DOING WHAT HE HAD TO DO CAUSE I DIDNT WANT YOU TO SUFFER ANY LONGER THAN YOU HAVE TO SO NOW THAT YOU IN GODS HANDS IM OVER JOYED I LOVE YOU GRANDDADDY AND YOU KNOW I GOT YOUR BACK WITH GRANNY !!!

Sara Greenberg

November 4, 2008

To The Family:

Heartfelt sympathy to the family of Murphy Cooper, Jr.
May you find comfort in knowing that "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal."

Having known Murphy for over 25 years I can truly say that he was a pleasant person. He would lend a helping hand whenever it was needed.
May the Lord add his blessing to Murphy's legacy here on this earth.

Sincerely,
Chief (Ret) and Mrs. Reuben M. Greenberg
Charleston, South Carolina

margaret p doctor

November 4, 2008

to the cooper family; at a time such as this, there are no words to express how sadden i am to hear of mr. coopers demise. as your ex-neighabor i know you know the worth of prayer.

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