James E. Cooper, Sr., age 91 of Mullens, WV passed away on June 28, 2020 at Summers Nursing & Rehabilitation in Hinton, WV. Born on August 1, 1928 in Mullens, he was the son of the late James Clayton Cooper and Clemmie Aliff Cooper. He served in the Unites States Army and worked on the railroad for 43 years. James loved fishing and had a passion for browsing at Flea Markets.
James is the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was preceded in death by his wife, the love of his life, Ada Echols Cooper. Those left to cherish his memory include his son, James E. Cooper, Jr.; his daughters, Cheryl McAllister, Shelia Large and husband, Rick, and Donna Cooper. He adored his five grandchildren, Kelli, Kasey, Matt, Brett and Landon; and his three great-grandchildren, Hannah, Kate and Emerson.
In keeping with Dad’s wishes, he will be cremated. The family would like to express a special thanks to Summers Nursing & Rehabilitation for the care they provided their dad.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.blueridgefuneralhome.com. Blue Ridge Funeral home & Crematorium has the honor of serving the family.