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Official Obituary of

Henry Edward (Woo-Woo/Gator) Cooper

October 15, 1948 ~ March 7, 2023 (age 74) 74 Years Old

Henry Cooper Obituary

 

The Legacy of Life

 

Mr. Henry Edward Cooper

(October 15, 1948 – March 07, 2023)

         

 

          Mr. Henry Edward Cooper, 74, was born on October 15, 1948, to the late Mr.  Peter James and Mrs. Ada Mae Watson Cooper in Sylvania, GA.

          He became a member of Sought Out Church of God in Christ.  He also attended the public schools of Screven County.  He was employed with the Cargill Peanut Company.

          On Tuesday March 07, 2023, Mr. Henry Cooper peacefully completed this life to enter eternity at his residence in Sylvania, GA.

          The life and legacy of Henry Edward Cooper aka “Woo-Woo and Gator” will forever live in the hearts and mind of all who knew and loved him.

          Fond memories will forever be cherished by (3) Children: Jennifer Cooper Johnson, Pamela Cooper Pettigrew, and Deann Cox; Sisters: Serena Mae Gaines, Annie Mae (Thomas) Simon, and Shirley Ann Wright, all of Sylvania, GA, and Gertrude Forrest of Moultrie, GA; (7) Grandchildren: Joshua, Tishonjra, Jakeisha, Kelvin, Jr., Edward, Jr., Ky’ree, and Ky’lee, (5) Great grands, a Sister-in-law: Geneva Cooper of Ft. Lauderdale, FL,  a special friend Ruthie Mae Smalls, along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and  sorrowing friends.  

 

 

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Services

Visitation
Friday
March 17, 2023

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Gaines Funeral Home
301 East Frontage Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467

Funeral Service
Saturday
March 18, 2023

11:00 AM
Gaines Funeral Home
301 East Frontage Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467

Interment following funeral service
Saturday
March 18, 2023

Friendship Memorial Cemetery
1511 Friendship Rd
Sylvania, GA 30467

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