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His Homegoing Service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, May 2nd, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be that same day from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in West Lawn Memorial Park.
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Petals by FeliciaNed Lee Cooper, 77, was called home by his Loving Savior on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Alcoa, TN on July 23, 1945, the son of the late Baker Lee and Mattie Mae (nee: Ingram) Cooper.
On December 5, 2010, he was united in marriage to Olivia Mallory Bolton. Mr. Cooper was employed by the J.I. Case Co. until starting his own trucking company. He was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed playing the guitar, and was famous for telling jokes and his tall tales. He also loved playing bingo with his friends at Fountain Hills Apartments. He was a kind hearted man that loved to spread joy and make people laugh.
Surviving are his wife, Olivia; his son, Alfonso Waters, of Dodge County; stepchildren, Timothy (Leslie) Allen, of Atlantic City, NJ, Chisholm (Joanne) Allen, of McDonough, GA, Robert (Sonja) Allen, of Durham, NC, and Anthony Allen, of Houston, TX; daughter-in-law, Eunice Allen of Racine and several loving grandchildren. His brothers, Charles (Belinda) Cooper, of Racine, John (Jeanette) Cooper, of Buford, GA, and Richard (Jane) Cooper, of Alcoa, TN, numerous nieces, nephews and best friend, Lacy King, and many other dear friends also survive him. In addition to his parents, Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his stepson, Andre Allen, sisters, Polly Cooper and Sarah Cooper, and brother, James Willie Cooper.
Evelyn Clark says
My deepest sympathy to the family. Mr Ned was a dear card partner. Peace to the family.
Ella Richardsom says
Olivia you are in my prayers Ella Richardson
Letha Chattman says
Sending love and prayers to Olivia and family. He was a wonderful gem!!
Tammi McCright says
Olivia you are in my prayers.
Dion says
i will miss U… Unc. your day of no suffering has come. bless your soul…
love nephew,
Ross Dion Cooper
Ann Kirkwood and Family says
Sending prayers and condolences to family and friends of Ned Cooper. God is able to bear all of your cares .
Pat Hoffman says
Ned and Olivia were generous, friendly and fun residents in earlier years at the Harbor at State and Main. We missed them when they moved. My condolences to you, Olivia.
Anonymous says
Olivia, sorry that I missed the announcement of your husbands death until today, Wednesday 5/3. So I missed his funeral. I am sorry that I missed the funeral, but Clarence and I are praying for you.
Ora
Clarence/Ora Bland says
Olivia, I am sorry that I didn’t see your husband funeral announcement until today, Wednesday May 3rd. Therefore Clarence and I missed the funeral. We are so sorry for your loss and we are praying for you.
Ora
Charles and Glorious Goldsmith Hicks says
Olivia, stay strong. Respectfully,Charles and Glorious
RLambert says
CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.