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James Cooper Obituary

James Douglas ""Doug"" Cooper (Paw-Paw), a native of Houston, MS, and a resident of Greenwell Springs, La., passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Age 73 years. Doug loved his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather. The highlight of his life was spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Doug enjoyed his horses and field trialing. His devotion to his country was unsurpassed. He received the National Defense Service Medal and Vietnam Medal of Honor. Doug also served as Past Commander of the VFW 4275. Survived by his wife Jeannette Goudeau Cooper of Greenwell Springs, La.; daughters Pam Small and Karen Deziel of Baton Rouge, La.; sister Lynne Cooper Finch (Jeff Kerling) of Slidell, La.; grandchildren Benjamin Griffin, Jolie Griffin Babin (Nathan), Jordan Small, Julia Deziel, and Hannah Deziel; great-grandchildren Kyndal, Keagan, and Korbyn Babin; special family friend Carolynne Miller; and beloved dog, Sammy. Preceded in death by his parents Oliver Wendel Cooper and Yancy Brooks Cooper, sister Lucille ""Lucy"" Cooper Iccomb, granddaughter Jennifer Small. Pallbearers Benjamin Griffin, Sean Michel, Steve Chatelain, Christopher Finch, Nathan Babin, Craig Parnell, Vinnie Srinivasan; Honorary pallbearers Kenny Byrd, Tommy Sanders, Harold Bolar, Jeff Kerling, Michael Finch, Ted Carter, Jesse and Anthony Lee, and Roy Jarrell. Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the visitation at Rabenhorst East, 11000 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge on Sunday, March 11, 2018, from 4PM to 8PM and will resume on Monday, March 12, 2018, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church, 14040 Greenwell Springs Rd, Greenwell Springs, from 9:30AM until 11AM. Funeral Mass will be held at 11AM. Interment, Greenoaks Memorial Park Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Ochsner Medical Center, St. Joseph The Carpenter House, Patriot Guard Riders, and his military brothers.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 7 to Mar. 12, 2018.
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Jeannette and Family,
It hardly seems possible that it has been a year since Doug passed. I can't imagine how much y'all miss him and are still hurting. I still miss him, not only seeing and hearing him, but just knowing he was there for all of us! He truly was a wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, generous to a fault to his family, friends and neighbors. He will remain forever loved by all who were blessed to have known him and to have had him in our lives! May God continue to give you comfort, strength and peace!

Jan Bordelon

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March 2, 2019

God has given us a life span of 70 and 80 years if we are strong. May you celebrate a life well lived and loved by many. Psalms 90:10

March 11, 2018

Jeanette, and all who loved Doug, I want to offer my sincere sympathy for your loss. I prayer for your strength, as I know this is hard. Thank you Doug for your service to our country. Rest in Peace in the arms of Jesus now.

Joni Tucker Thevenot

March 11, 2018

With sadness for your loss Tommy and Priscilla wish you and your family peace, love, and beautiful memories. God will guide y'all and the angels will hold you, Love, Priscilla and Tommy Bourgeois. I will have a mass said for Doug.

Priscilla Bourgeois

March 10, 2018

Ms. Jeanette & family,
I am very sad to read of Doug's passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Mary Dixon

March 9, 2018

So sorry for your passing. Will miss you. My prayers are with you and the whole family. God bless!

Jean Tucker

March 8, 2018

Doug, I will miss our visits over the fence! You always had such good advice and we shared so many of the same opinions! I also will miss hearing you call your beloved Sammy! It took awhile before I realized that from a distance that when it sounded like you were calling for help, you were actually calling Sammy! Rest in peace, my dear neighbor! And rest assured we will do our part to "look out" for your family and homestead!

Jan Bordelon

March 8, 2018

Paw Paw, you will be missed greatly. But now you're in God's care and no longer suffering.

Love you!

Theresa Samaha

March 7, 2018

Sorry for your lost Ted!

Sandy Shaw

March 7, 2018

On behalf of the entire Couvillon Family, we send our deepest sympathy to all of you.Doug was a wonderful man. May the Lord Jesus comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Carole Ackman

March 7, 2018

Coon,

From birth to now I have been your shadow. I am still in shock that you are gone. Everywhere I turn, at home, is a memory we shared. I miss you and I am forever greatful to have been your Little Coon.

I love you,
Benji

Benjamin Griffin

March 7, 2018

My prayers go out to all of you. Doug was one of the most kind and gracious men I've ever met. We love you guys, and you will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Tim and Judy Pearson

Judy Pearson

March 7, 2018

Pam, I am so sorry. May God Bless you and your entire family. God Bless Pawpaw.

March 7, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all.

Suzanne LeBaron

March 7, 2018

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