James Cooper, 82, transitioned to be with his Savior on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, in Lake City. Viewing will be held on Friday, Feb. 19, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Ivey Funeral Home in Live Oak. Graveside services are being held on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m. at the St. James A.M.E. Church in Live Oak. (CDC Guidelines will be followed).
Cooper leaves his loving and devoted wife, Ella Greene Cooper; his daughter, LaTasha Cooper of Atlanta, Ga.; his sons, Rodney Cooper (Susan) of Ypsilanti Mich. and Winston Cooper (Robin) of Clarksville, Va.; five grandchildren; Rodney James Cooper, Tariq D. Cooper, Alyssa E. Cooper of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Ariana Johnson of Augusta, Ga.; Dominique Cooper of Va.; brother, Ralph Wise (Elaine) of Miramar; sister-in-laws, Patricia Greene Haynes of Folkston, Ga. and Dorothy Harper (Hugh), East Orange, N.J.; brother-in-laws, Jimmy Knight of Folkston, Ga.; Johnny Greene (Patricia); Willie Greene (Martha); Terry Greene (Beverly) and James Green (Margo) and all of Jacksonville, Fla.; god daughters, Rosalind Green of Orlando, Nikki Jackson of Jacksonville and Kerri Brown of Jackson; an uncle, Daniel Fields, of Miami; an aunt, Dorothy Carter, of Miami and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and St. James A.M.E. Church family.
Coopers life's history spans over the course of many years of dedicated service to so many. He spent many years as an educator, Director of Secondary Education and a school board member, all in Suwannee County. He was a devoted member of the St. James A.M.E. Church where he served in many different capacities. Cooper was an active member of the James Cooper Lodge #21 where he once served as Worshipful Master, also the C.H. Henry Consistory #71. Cooper was a 32-degree Mason. He was also a former board member of the Police Athletic League. Cooper was a role model and mentor to many, but most of all a servant.
Professional services are entrusted to Ivey Funeral Home of Live Oak, Fla., (386)-362-2672. Please visit www.iveyfh.com and sign the electronic guest book and leave the family a message of love.