He was born on March 29, 1933 in Big Stone Gap, VA to the late Floyd Eugene Cooper and Helen Hortense Stitt Cooper. He served his country in the United States Air Force. James was also an active member of Grace Presbyterian Church and later in life attended Covenant Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Ann Cooper and a son, Michael Steven Cooper.
He is survived by his son, John Cooper (Sheila) of Gibson, TN.
The family will receive friends and loved ones on Saturday evening, March 27, 2021 from 5-7 p.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 2 p.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons with Steven Wright, Pastor of Covenant Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment will follow with military honors in Highland Memorial Gardens.
The funeral service will be livestreamed from George A. Smith and Sons Facebook page. You can join by clicking 'Join Livestream' on the service card below. The stream will begin approximately ten minutes before the service begins.
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