James L. Cooper, Chapman
James Cooper Obituary - Chapman, KS | Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel (martinbeckercarlson.com)
February 18, 1957 - June 19, 2021
James L. Cooper, age 64, of rural Chapman, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home near Chapman.
He was born February 18, 1957 in Junction City, Kansas the son of James Smith and Kelta Louise (Tracy) Cooper. He graduated from Chapman High School and worked for Russell Stover. Jim enjoyed riding motorcycles, raising honey bees and sheep on the farm where he was dedicated in caring for his father until he died and currently for his mother.
Jimmy was also a talented writer of poetry and short stories. He attended Sutphens Mill Christian Church as a child and as a young adult. He served his country as a Marine after high school.
On May 25, 2010 he married Brenda Dopp in Valley Center. She survives in the home. Other survivors include his sons Paul Cooper of the home, Frank Cooper of Manhattan, daughter Addie Cooper of Palm Coast, Florida, sisters Kathy Norton of Grandview Plaza Kansas, Connie Krier of Chapman Kansas, Vicki Welsh and her husband Alex DeLeon of Wakefield, Twyla LaRocca and her husband Vince of Upland, and grandson Benjamin. He was preceded in death by his father James, niece Maggie Price, and nephew Levi Norton.
Jimmy will be remembered as a dedicated friend to all lucky enough to be called his friend. He had a great sense of humor and would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need and will be greatly missed.
A come and go visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Walt’s 4 Seasons, 2500 Mink Road, Abilene, Kansas 67410.
Memorial contributions may be made to ABATE and may be sent in care of the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.