James Allen Cooper

James Allen Cooper, 79, of Lakeland, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022.

He was born in Greencastle on July 6, 1942, to the late Leonard and Marilene Cooper.

James graduated from Greencastle High School on May 24, 1961, and served in the United States Army during Vietnam.

He worked as a sales representative for most of his career.

James was preceded in death by his brother, Bill Cooper, and nephew, Buster Cooper.

He is survived by his nieces, Theresa “Terri” McDonald and Kimberly Cooper, nephew Ed Cooper and many other loving family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to VISTE, Volunteers in Service to the Elderly, 1232 E. Magnolia St., Lakeland, FL 33801, or Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd., Tavares, FL 32778.

For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and can be viewed by going to www.heathfuneralchapel.com and clicking on the obituary for Mr. Cooper approximately five minutes before the service starts.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. at Heath Funeral Chapel, 328 S. Ingraham Ave., Lakeland, FL 33801, with services to follow at 11 a.m. A mask is required to attend. Interment will be at 2 p.m. at Florida National Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.heathfuneralchapel.com.