COOPER - Jimmie Doyal "J.D." Cooper, Sr., 71, of Callahan, Florida passed away September 23, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his beloved family.
J. D. was born November 23, 1941 in Luxora, Arkansas and moved to Callahan 30 years ago from Jacksonville, FL.
Family was most important to him and he took good care of his. He was a creative and brilliant man who mentored his children and grandchildren providing them with the skills they would need in life. J. D. was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his true love, Gloria Belle Cooper, and his beloved son, Jimmie Doyal Cooper, Jr., both passing away in 2003.
Survivors include his daughter, Belinda Gail Cooper Lewis; three brothers, Johnny Cooper, Gary Cooper and Williepaul Cooper; two sisters and a brother in law, Delores Cooper, Janice and Mark Brummer; grandchildren, Rachel Ryals (Adam), Lacy Lee (Matthew), Jimmie Doyal Cooper, III (Jessie), and Samantha H. Gaines (Joseph); great grandchildren, Haylie Ryals, Gabriella Lee, Ethan Ryals, Aislinn Gaines, Dawson Lee, Katherine Cooper, Macy Lee and Joseph Gaines, V; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Community Hospice of N. E. Florida, 4114 Sunbeam Rd., Bldg. 100 Ste 101, Jacksonville, FL 32257.