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Deacon James Leonard Cooper

Passed 04/14/2026

Obituary For Deacon James Leonard Cooper

Deacon James Leonard Cooper, affectionately known as “Coop”, 77, of Smithville, Georgia departed this life on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Phoebe Sumter Hospital in Americus, Georgia.

Celebration of Life will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Zion Hope Baptist Church, 1681 US 19, Americus, Georgia 31719.

Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Meadows Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Sending my sincerest condolences to the James, Kolbie, and to Mr. Cooper's relatives and friends. He will truly be missed. Praying for comfort and strength for the family. 🙏🏾

Lenekia Angry-McKnight and Family

Condolences to the Cooper family, Friend/Classmate You will truly be missed!!

Gussie Jackson

Thinking of family and loved ones

Barbara Linnear

So sorry for the loss of Mr. Cooper. We are praying for the family. Deirda Barthell and the Barthell Family

Deirdra Barthell

My Deepest condolences to the family, I use to work with Mr. James Cooper at Cooper Lighting for many years, he was a great man of God, he will be miss rest in paradise, may God give y'all peace and strength at this difficult time..

Emma Jean Sparks

My classmate we will truly miss you. Your friend and classmate year 1970

Martha Wright Mcghee

Sending our condolences to you Man (James) during this difficult time. We love you cousin. #SumterCityFamily

Anitra Brown

Sincerest condolences to the family. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.

Mae Belle Thomas

The family is in our prayers you will be dearly miss.

Sam and Mary Dodson

So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tony & Amanda Cooper

Praying for the family. With Deepest sympathy Sondra, Dee, and Devin Hudson.

Sondra Hudson

My deepest condolences to the family.You will be truly missed.

Glenda Merritt Terry

Sorry For Loss Of Our Cuz.Hattie

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Praying for family RIP cuz

Edna MERCER

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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