Benjamin Yancy Cooper, Jr.

April 21, 2015

Benjamin Yancy Cooper, Jr., 95, of Atmore, passed away April 19, 2015, in Atmore. He was born June 12, 1919, to the late Benjamin Yancy, Sr. and Emma Odum Cooper in Mitchell County, GA. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II, took part in the Battle of the Bulge and was highly decorated for his heroism which earned him a Bronze Star. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Katherine Cooper; grandchild, Brandon Agerton and his two brothers, Bill Cooper and Jack Cooper.

He is survived by his two sons, Benjamin Y. (Kay) Cooper, III. of Falls Church, VA, Kenneth M. (Dawn) Cooper of Atmore; daughter, Kay Porter of St. Louis, MO; brother, Gordon Hughes of Thomasville, GA; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dustin Stockstill officiating.

Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery with Honors.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015, from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. from the Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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  1. Rhonda Currie on April 27th, 2015 9:14 pm

    It was a pleasure having the chance to know Mr.Cooper and his wife over the years and they both are truely missed . Prayers for this precious family .

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