Greg Cooper, age 70 of Columbia, MS passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Marion General Hospital in Columbia. Mr. Cooper was a veteran of the US Army and a detective with the Marion County Sheriff’s Department where he retired after 24 years of service and later founded and operated Cooper’s General Services. He was a member of Bunker Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his parents, Harold Cooper and Herma Harrison Cooper; a sister, Elizabeth Cooper Robbins; and brother, Rudolph Cooper. Surviving family include his wife of 49 years, Glenda Cooper of Columbia; a daughter, Cheree Welch (Scott) of Columbia; a son, Stephen Cooper (Mary) of Gulfport, MS; two sisters, Carolyn Cooper Polk (Toxie), and Cathy Cooper Creel (Gerald), both of Columbia; a brother, Joe Cooper (Brenda) of Columbia; five grandchildren, Jordan Sinclair, Cole Welch, Raelee Welch, Ashley Cooper, and Storme Cooper; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at New Bunker Hill Cemetery with Reverend Randy Gardner, presiding.