THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, September 6, 1995 TAG: 9509060398
SECTION: LOCAL PAGE: B4 EDITION: FINAL
DATELINE: NORFOLK LENGTH: Short : 29 lines
James Monroe Cooper, 53, of the 3700 block of Granby St., died Sept. 5, 1995, in DePaul Hospital.
He was the son of the late George W. and Odila Sledge Cooper. James was born in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, N.C. July 12, 1942, and obtained an education level of 14 years. Mr. Cooper was employed by Portsmouth Naval Hospital as a medical records technician and served proudly in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by one brother, George Frederick ``Freddie'' Cooper of Plymouth, N.C.; a loving friend and companion, Gary B. Cressman of Norfolk; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews also survive.
A memorial service will be held Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Chapel of Twiford's Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny McDonald officiating. The family will receive friends after the memorial service. Memorial donations may be made to the CANDI house, suite S-116222 West 21st St., Norfolk, Va. 23517, or to the TACT program 9229 Granby St., 2nd floor, Norfolk, Va. 23503. Twiford's Funeral Home, Ghent Chapel, 1920 Colley Ave., Norfolk, Va. 23517, is in charge of arrangements.
KEYWORDS: DEATH OBITUARY by CNB