COOPER, James P., passed away on September 19, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Mary Ann (McFarland) Cooper and brother Thomas Cooper. He is survived by his son, J.P. Cooper, daughter Elizabeth Welton (Jim) and grandchildren Trevor, Megan, and Nathan Graves and Aiden and Emy Welton. He is also survived by sisters Patricia Rimkus (Ed) and Janet Peirson; several nieces and nephews; and former wife Peggy (Hurst) Cooper. James was member of the Fairview High School class of 1969 and retired from FedEx after 35 years of service. He was an avid Beatles fan who loved listening to music, playing drums, and drinking Stroh’s beer. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, love of a good family cookout and being the coolest dad and uncle around. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2016 at TOBIAS FUNERAL HOME - Far Hills Chapel, 5471 Far Hills Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45429. Funeral service immediately to follow at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital. Online condolences may be expressed at www.tobiasfuneralhome.com.