Obituary A Time to be Born Asa Cooyer Jr was born on April 27, 1950 to Mr. Asa Cooper Sr. and Pauline Stone Cooper. He was a bundle o fjoy. A Time to Learn Asa received his education in the Public School System in Richmond County at T.W. Josey High School. A Time to Serve Asa accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and urns baptized at Johnson Grove Baptist Church in Hephzibah, GA. Asa attended church until his health failed A Time to Love Asa was a joy of life to his brothers and sisters. He was fashionable and alioays dressed in the latest styles. Even when his health urnsfailing Asa was always dressed to perfection. A Time to Die In the early morning of Tuesday, June 2, 2015, God called him home, and Asa transitioned from this life to his heavenly Home. Asa leaves memories that will forever be cherished by his loved ones: A devoted brother Willie (Earnestine) Cooper o f Augusta, GA. A sister, Minnie Cantrell o f Hephzibah, GA. A devoted friend Bertha Draidfort, and other relative and friends. He will forever be missed Order of Service Pastor Anthoni McElrath, Officiating Processional Solo......................................................... Dea. Charles Landers Scripture..................................Evangelist Annette Williams Old Testament & New Testament Prayer of Comfort Solo.AC. ......... Bro. Cameron Buckner Reflections (Three minutes please) As a friend...........................Bro Charlie Patterson As a Church Member...........Bishop Rosa Rujfin As a Neighbor...................... Bishop Rosa Rujfin Pallbearers Mr. Kenny Stevens, Jr Mr. Larry Crawford Mr. James Harvey Mr. Alphonso Hightower Mr. Patrick Cooper Mr. Jasper Hightower Farewell my Family Farewell my family, don't weep fo r me I'm at peace now, I'm just asleep Farewell my fam ily; I'm not alone The 'Mighty Maker" has led me safely home Just think back over the many years How the fam ily seemed so strong; holding back the tears Yet, God somehow always made a way And I thanked him every night, fo r another day Be good my fam ily, strong in heart The blood ties, no one can ever part And i f somewhere I made a mistake As you live, many you will make Farewell my family, I've been called away; walk with God, and trust in God, fo r He is always by your side In Appreciation The family o f Asa Cooper, Jr. wish to express sincere gratitude and thanks for the great acts o f kindness and responses during the illness and transition o f our loved one. We extend special thanks to Asa's nurse Julia Cooper, his Doctor, Dr. John Gibbs and Trinity Hospice Care.