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Leon Cooper

07/23/1934 - 03/05/2022

Obituary For Leon Cooper

DEACON LEON COOPER – Affectionately called "Paw Paw" - Age 87, of Dalton, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his residence with his family at his bedside. He was born on July 23, 1934 in Chatsworth, Georgia to the late Jim Henry Cooper and Mary Whitener Cooper. He was preceded by his siblings, James Lee Cooper, Sr., Julian “Shoe” Cooper, Mary Helen Moore, Herline Baker, Bernice Moore, and Charlotte Virginia “Doll” Cooper Griffin. Leon was a Deacon at Shiloh Baptist Church and retired from Star Paper Tube for over thirty-five years. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and was Honorably Discharged.

Survivors are his loving and devoted wife of sixty-seven years, Marian Moore Cooper; daughter, Marian Lynette Stokes; sons, William R. (Pam) Cooper of Dalton, Georgia, Michael E. (Brenda) Cooper of Chatsworth, Georgia; grandchildren, Cameron (Karen), Jerome, Rhea, Braddon, Braxton, Jordan (Nicholas), Deondra, Kara, Kimberly, Kellie, Quincy, James Andrew; ten great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild; uncle, William "Son" Cooper; sisters-in-law, Faye Wingfield, Mary Blue; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 2:00 P. M. at the Chapel of Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Edward Hoggs as Eulogist. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the funeral home after 12:00 noon. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.


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In Times Like This, Precious LORD, Please Take Our Hands and Lead Us On. The Queen Chapel Methodist Church Family is saddened to hear about The Transition of "Gone but not Forgotten"Deacon Leon Cooper. As we look GOD, during this difficult time, please know that we send our Heartfelt Prayers, Love, Comfort, Peace and Deepest Condolences, as we mourn with you, Mother Marian Cooper, Sister Lynette, your brothers and the Precious Cooper Family. Truly, Deacon Leon Cooper was a man devoted to GOD, his wife and his family; and he will dearly be missed, but his Loving Precious Memories will continue to live in our hearts. THE LORD IS OUR SHEPHERD️. 🙏 🌹 ✝️ Pastor Louise Young Harris, Reverend Homer Printup, Reverend Lurlene Pinkard Sims and The Queen Chapel Methodist Church Family, Kingston, GA.

Prayers and Condolences to the family. M.A.Wells & Family

Sending my condolences to the family of Deacon Leon Cooper. Mr. Leon was a sweetheart and will be greatly missed. To my friend Lynette, I love you and im praying for you!! You was there for me and encouraged me due my time of loss!! Our angel is resting. With love, Mr.& Mrs. Kevin Thornton

I pray 🙏 all of GOD'S best for you and your family. I've known Leon all of my life. We were neighbors on Meeting St. I played with his children, spent many nights with Lynette. He called me "snag" because I had lost my front teeth.From then on I called him "snag". He will forever be in my heart. REST IN PEACE "snag" and I will see you on the other side with ALL my teeth. Lynette, be strong with and for "Dit". Mama's like to act strong for everyone else, sometimes forgetting about themselves. Be there for her, even if it's just a hug. I will keep you all in my prayers. Bless, Keep and Comfort them FATHER, IN JESUS'CHRIST NAME, AMEN!!!

Deacon Leon Cooper will be missed in this community and our church. Our deepest sympathy The Clark Family (Roy, Lilly, Jacinta, & Jocelyn)

As you grieve. God has promised that comfort will come, that peace will be restored, that tears will eventually cease. "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelation 21:4

Praying for the family, unfortunately I will not be able to attend the service. Dea. Cooper will truly be missed.

Prayers for your family we love you all sending our condolences Robert and Sherry ONeal

God surely has gained an angel in Mr. Leon. Mr. Leon was one of the kindest men I ever met, never said a crossword about anyone. A real God loving man. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolence to the family. Debra Crenshaw- Pourquoi

God surely has gained an angel in Mr. Leon. Mr. Leon was one of the kindest men I ever met, never said a crossword about anyone. A real God loving man. He will be greatly missed. My deepest condolence to the family.

Our Deepest Sympathy. Our hearts goes out to the Cooper family. Patsy McDade and family.

Our hearts were sadden to hear of Deacon Cooper's passing. He was such a friendly and genuine man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your bereavement. Deacon Johhny, Paulette Bonds and Family.

Praying that God 🙏 will continue to bless the Cooper at this sad time. Pastor Charles Catchings and the Liberty Baptist Church family and friends.

Lynnette, I am praying that God will wrap His loving arms around you and the entire family.......Linda Cofield

On behalf of Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the Cooper Family. Deacon Leon was certainly a blessing to all of us and he was an encourager & strong leader. We are praying for the family, that God will comfort you all. We love you all. Dr. Jerry D. Jones Sr., Pastor

Praying for the Cooper family. Make God bless you all. GUY and Pat Wade

Our hearts and Prayers go out to each of you as you go through this difficult time in your lives, New Hope Baptist Church Usher Board- Velina Weaver

I'm so sorry for your loss your family is in my prayers

As I reflect back on my time living in the Dalton/Tunnel Hill area there are some people that stand out in my memory Mr Leon is one of those people He always made me feel welcomed and appreciated no matter how long I had been away He'd always ask when I was coming back home Even though I've been back in Ohio for just shy of thirty seven years Mr Leon still felt Dalton was my home Home is where you live in the hearts of people you love and who love you I'm still loved by people in Dalton so Dalton will always be home Mr Leon made sure of that He moved to Glory but he remains at home in my heart Thanks for always reminding me where home is! Marvin L Henderson Kent Ohio

Praying for the Cooper Family. The Ralph Whitener Children

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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