Saturday, February 23, 2013 11:00 A.M. Sunrise: Sunset: October 20, 1920 February 17, 2013 St. John Missionary Baptist Church 317 North Grady Street Claxton, Georgia 30417 Reverend Brandon Ogdon, Pastor Bishop A.C. Pierce, Presiding Elder Terry Austin, Eulogist ^WAUua/u^ Mr. Lee Cooper was bom on October 20,1920 in Bulloch County, Register, Georgia, to the late James (Sunny) and Hattie Davis Cooper. At the age of 92, he entered into eternal rest on Sunday afternoon, Febmary 17, 2013, at home in Claxton, Georgia under the care of Almighty God, his wife and family. Living Hospice Care, and ResCare. He was the third of four children, all of whom preceded him in death: twins Marie Cooper Holland and Gladys Cooper Mincey, and brother Wamell Cooper. One grandson, Jamal Cooper, preceded him in death. Mr. Lee was united in holy matrimony to Ronnie Graham on May 18, 1942 by Elder J. Brinson in Bellville, Georgia. This union was blessed with the births of eight children. Mr. Lee raised his family in Bellville where he was employed by O.H. Daniel Lumber Company as a logger for 42 years, retiring in 1985. Mr. Lee was a fisherman and his favorite spot was the Altamaha River. He also loved planting his summer and fall vegetable gardens. Mr. Lee was of the Baptist faith and a tme believer in God, Jesus Christ and the Holy Ghost. He attended Zion Union Primitive Baptist Church in Manassas, Georgia. Mr. Lee was a loving husband, father of 5 generations, uncle, relative and friend. He loved his family. He instilled in his family the importance of work, being self-supportive, and taking care of family. He leaves to cherish his memories: his loving and caring wife of 70 years, Mrs. Ronnie Cooper of Claxton, Georgia; five sons and three daughters: Leon (Carolyn) Cooper of Willingboro, New Jersey; Leamon Cooper of Trenton, New Jersey; Jacob (Cecelia) Cooper of New York, New York; Dr. Cherry Cooper Brewton of Statesboro, Georgia; John Wesley Cooper of Claxton; Mary Frances (Ricky) Johnson of Statesboro; Donnie Lee Ben (Bertha) Cooper of Rincon, Georgia; and Delilah Cooper (John) Coleman of Statesboro, Georgia; 31 grandchildren; 46 great-grand- children; and 8 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Twenty Third Psalm The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. He maketh me lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me besides the still waters. He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley Of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: For Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table for me In the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house Of the Lord forever. Our Dad will be truly missed but never forgotten. He was a ray of sunshine that everyone should have in their life. While our hearts are saddened by his departure, we take solace in knowing that he is in a better place. Dad, we love you and will miss you dearly. You will always dwell within our hearts and minds. Leon, Leamon, Jacob, Cherry, John, Frances, Ben, Delilah Love you always Your Loving Wife, Ronnie Lord, Remember Me Hymn #141 1. Jesus, thou art the sinners friend, As such I look to thee. Now in the bowels of thy love, O Lord, remember me. 2. Remember thy pure word of grace. Remember Calvary; Remember all thy dying groans. And then remember me. 3. Thou wondrous advocate with God, I yield myself to thee; While thou art sitting on thy throne, O Lord, remember me. 4. I own Im guilty, own Im vile. Yet thy salvations free; Then in thy all abounding grace, 0 Lord, remember me. 5. Howeer forsaken or distressed. Howeer oppressed I be. Howeer afflicted here on earth. Do thou remember me. 6. And when I close my eyes in death. And creature helps all flee. Then, O my great Redeemer God, 1 pray remember me. Chorus: O Lord remember me, O Lord remember me, O Lord remember me, I pray remember me. ^/idei/ap Seuiice/ PRESIDING.....................................Bishop A. C. Pierce Pastor, Mt Olive Missionary Baptist Church and Green Cypress Missionary Baptist Church MUSICIAN...........................................Mr. Alton West PROCESSIONAL..................................Clergy and Family OPENING SELECTION......Pass Me Not O Gentle Savior.Congregation READING OF SCRIPTURES Old Testament.........................Reverend Eddie Mincey New Testament............................Bishop A. C. Pierce PRAYER.....................................Deacon Lamar Outler Daily Grove Primitive Baptist Church Hymn # 141........Lord, Remember Me........Deacon Lamar Outler and Congregation REFLECTIONS (2 minutes please) As a Friend and Former City Councilman.....Mr. Jerome Woody As a Friend and Owner of Murphys Ultimate Touch... Mr. Samuel Murphy As a Nephew................................Mr. Ivory Holland As a Grandson......................Mr. Leon Junior Cooper, Jr. As Chaplin/Counselor of Living Hospice.....Mr. Bobby Walthour As a Daughter...........................Dr. Cherry C. Brewton SOLO...................Precious Lord...............Mrs. Fay West ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and OBITUARY.................Ms. Carrie Bryant SOLO...................Amazing Grace...............Mrs. Fay West EULOGY........................................Elder Terry Austin Pastor, Mt Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church THE FINAL GLANCE RECESSIONAL INTERMENT: Zion Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Manassas, Georgia REPAST Repast for family, friends and guests immediately following the Interment Fellowship Hall St. John Missionary Baptist Church ^cMAea/ve^: ^^icmcUon^ Leon Junior Cooper, Jr. Frank Chapman John Cooper, Jr. Nathaniel Casey Brewton Johnathan Coleman Juvon Cooper Mareus Brunson Jordan Brunson Derrick Cooper Devon Cooper Christopher Johnson Frederick Augustus Johnson, Jr. Donnie Cooper, Jr. Devell Perry Alon Sims Dwayne Rackard, III Dwayne Rackard, Jr. S^tlendcmlsy Granddaughters, Nieces, and Friends The family of the late Mr. Lee Cooper would like to express our gratitude to each and every one of you for your love, calls, visits, support, and sympathy during the home going of our loved one. May God continue to bless you. The Family Special thanks to St. John Missionary Baptist Church, Mt. Pisgah Primitive Baptist Church, all other churches, and Bellville, Claxton, Statesboro, surrounding communities, and Living Hospice Care, and ResCare. A-Line Printing, LLC: Statesboro, Georgia Iflaod^ Claxton, Georgia