Jerry Cooper

November 17, 1932 - January 20, 2021

Jerry Curtis Cooper, age 88 of Conyers, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Virgie; son, Ronald Cooper; daughter, Cheryl J. Cooper; brothers, Bill Cooper, Clifton Cooper; sisters, Leona Thomas, Irene Ward, Jewel Webb, Emma Letta Cooper. He is survived by his wife, Almeda Clodine Cooper; son and daughter-in-law, David and Cheryl Cooper; grandchildren, Chris, Travis, Gavin, Katie; brother and sister-in-law, Jack and Grace Cooper; sisters, Mable Clendenin, Barbara Strader; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Jerry proudly served our country in the United States Air Force and was a member of Monroe Church of Christ. He was retired from Rock-Island/ Cotton Belt Railroad where he was a Train Master, Conductor and Brakeman. After retirement, he went on and entered into an entrepreneurship with his wife, Almeda by opening, Downtown Barber shop, in Dalhart, Texas. Jerry, in later years, went into business with his son and helped start Premier Platforms, Inc. Jerry enjoyed fishing and gardening. Memorial service will be held Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 12:00 PM at Monroe Church of Christ with Houston McClure and Bobby Wood officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday, January 30, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the church home. Condolences may be submitted on-line at www.scotward.com. Scot Ward Funeral Services, 699 American Legion Rd., Conyers, GA, 770-483-7216.