Jerry Cooper, born April 7, 1943 in Amory, Mississippi, was the only child of Gerald E. and Dena Lott Cooper. He passed from this life into God's presence October 11, 2026 after a brief illness. For fifty years Jerry worked all over the world in the oil industry. After retirement he enjoyed a career in real estate. He never met a stranger and had the ability to make people laugh. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Columbia, loved God, sports and country music. Most of all, he loved his family. The highlight of his days was attending activities of all his grandchildren.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Patricia, his two daughters Karen Peacher (Clay) and Tiffany Hammons (David), six grandchildren Logan Kemp (Cameron), Chelsea Kemp (Brad), Christina Kemp, Dylan Ladner (Lacey), Peyton Ladner and Hunter Hammons. Three great-grandchildren Stormi Grace Kemp, Cruz Kemp and Indi Rose Kemp. He is also survived by his canine companion, Blackjack, who was known all over town by his daily rides with Papaw.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 16, 2026, 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM, and Saturday, October 17, 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM at Colonial Funeral Home. The funeral service, officiated by Doctor Bryant Barnes and Reverend Brett Frazier, will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 17, in the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home. He will be carried to his final resting place in Woodlawn Cemetery by Logan Kemp, Dylan Ladner, Peyton Ladner, Clay Peacher, David Hammons and Brad Somers.
