Jake Cooper Obituary (1921

Jake Cooper, 90, of Bridgeport, CT passed away Thursday, March 31, 2011. Jake was born to Hattie and Ben Cooper on January 20, 1921 in Manning, SC. He was raised in Dillon, South Carolina where he attended school. In 1941, Jake enlisted into the United States Army, where he served until 1944. In 1946, Jake moved to Stamford, CT where he was employed as a salesman for over 60 years. He retired from Caldor Stores in the mid 1980s. He was a dedicated member of Messiah Baptist Church for over 25 years. Jake was also a member of Doric Lodge #4 F.& A.M PH where he served several positions. Jake leaves to cherish his memories, sisters, Ellametter Bullock, Willowdean McFadden, and Roberta Timmons, all of South Carolina; children, Mary, Sarah, Warren (Jackie), Eddie, Gary (Sheila), Linda, Donna, Larry, Michael, Tina, Corbin, and Anita. Jake was predeceased by his first wife, Sarah Perry-Cooper; second wife, Amelia McClellan-Cooper; and children, Dorothy, Samuel, Franklin, Toot, Carrie, Barbara, Calvin, and Mark. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, 2011 at Mount Aery Baptist Church, 73 Frank Street, Bridgeport, CT 06604. The viewing will begin at 3:00 P.M. followed by Masonic services at 6:00 P.M. Funeral services will begin at 8:00 P.M. Interment will be Saturday at 10:30 A.M. at the Veterans Cemetery in Middletown, CT.