Alan Cooper's Obituary
Alan Cooper Obituary
Deacon Alan Cooper was born on November 25, 1951, to the proud parents of Walter Wesley and Laura Cooper, both of Chicago, Illinois. They both preceded him in death. Deacon Cooper made his transition from this life to life eternal Thursday, September 26, 2024, at home.
Alan was a devoted husband and father. He was one of six children. He worked as a paramedic for Cook County for twenty years, where he retired. He worked for CTA for an additional eight years until his health begin to decline, so he resigned. He lived a life of simplicity.
Alan dedicated his life to Christ at an early age, and was baptized under the leadership of Pastor Hart of Calvary M.B.C. Later he joined Pioneer Baptist Church where Pastor James Buder was the Pastor. He went on to join New Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, also under the leadership of Rev. Buder, until he (Pastor Buder) made his transition. Deacon Cooper fellowshipped under the leadership of Bishop Kenneth Jones at Refreshing Life Christian Center, where he and his wife were members.
Alan leaves to cherish his memories, his wife of twenty-one years, Sharon Cooper, whom he married on September 19, 2003, two stepdaughters, Tiffany Gena' and Sharonika (Gali) Chavez. He also leaves a previous wife, Patricia Cooper, and their two children, David Cooper and Laura (Elon) Terrell (Waco, TX); two sisters Antionette Jones and Susan (Jimmy) Dudley, one brother, Kenyatta Cooper, and two siblings who preceded him in death, John (Valerie) Cooper and Ornetha Cooper. He leaves his five grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, Jada Cooper, Olivia Terrell, Camille Terrell, Jonathan Terrell, and William Alan Terrell, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
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