James Cooper age, 60 passed away Tuesday December 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born September 15, 1964, to his parents, Matthew and Jackie May Cooper. He was preceded in death by a step-son, Jeremy Ray Ferrell; sister, Bertha Cooper; brother, Joseph Cooper; grandparents, Seymour and Pearl Cooper, and James and Bertha May. Mr. Cooper was a Christian and a Truck Driver for Canco. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Cooper of McMinnville; step-sons, Jonathan (Angelia) Ferrell of Smithville and Steven (Amanda) Ferrell of Smithville; extra children, Chris (Tori) South and Justin Braswell; grandchildren, Shaun West, Linda West, Ellabeth Ferrell, Colton Ferrell, C. J. South, Summer South, Brooklyn South; siblings, Jeffery (Melissa) Cooper, JoAnn (Randy) Zelker, and Jason Cooper all of West VA.; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many other family and friends also survive; special friends, Glenn “Cotton” and Trish Bogle. Graveside services and burial will be held Monday December 30, 2024 at 2:PM at Beach Hill Cemetery in Gassaway with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. There will not be any visitation or services held at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is honored to care for the Cooper family.
