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. 🙏🏾
Condolences to the Cooper family, Friend/Classmate You will truly be missed!!
Thinking of family and loved ones
So sorry for the loss of Mr. Cooper. We are praying for the family. Deirda Barthell and the Barthell Family
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..
My classmate we will truly miss you. Your friend and classmate year 1970
Sending our condolences to you Man (James) during this difficult time. We love you cousin. #SumterCityFamily
Sincerest condolences to the family. May God give you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
The family is in our prayers you will be dearly miss.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Praying for the family. With Deepest sympathy Sondra, Dee, and Devin Hudson.
My deepest condolences to the family.You will be truly missed.
Sorry For Loss Of Our Cuz.Hattie
Praying for family RIP cuz
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