Alan Jeffery Cooper
February 15, 1961 ~ July 28, 2021
Alan Jeffery Cooper, 60, of Jefferson City passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Jefferson City Manor.
He was born February 15, 1961 in Caruthersville, MO to the late Dr. Charles Winston Cooper, MD and Bobbye (Hollins) Cooper. Alan grew up in Jefferson City and graduated from Jefferson City High School. He excelled at wrestling and was the school’s first State Wrestling Champion. After graduating, he attended the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University on a wrestling scholarship. While there he was initiated into the Mu Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated on March 25, 1983. On May 19, 1985 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Parks & Recreation. After spending a few years in Nashville, TN he returned home to Jefferson City where he would meet his wife. On May 13, 1998, Alan married Debra Grover in Columbia Missouri. They made their home in Jefferson City raising their children, Charles and Maelynn. Alan had been a driver for JeffTran and later worked as a Recreation Officer for Algoa Correctional Center. Alan had a passion for hunting, especially Pheasant and Quail, and raising his Brittany hunting dogs. He looked forward to annual bird hunting trips to Iowa and Nebraska with his buddies from Pheasant Hunters of America.
Survivors include his wife, Debra of Jefferson City, his son, Charles Winston Cooper II of Columbia, his daughter, Maelynn Nicole Cooper of Greensboro, NC, three sisters, Dr. Terri Cooper Colquitt of Lascassas, TN, Dr. Janis Cooper Dunn of Gulfport, MS, Dr. Karyl (Dr. Steven) Patten of Atlanta, GA, brother, Daryl Cooper of Holts Summit, three uncles, Alec, Mike and Dr. Thomas Cooper and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Quinn Chapel, 415 Lafayette St., Jefferson City from 11:00 a.m. until Noon. Memorial services will begin at Noon with Dr. Karla Cooper officiating.
Those attending are asked to please observe social distancing. Face coverings are suggested while in attendance.
For more information to view Alan’s services online please go to facebook.com/quinnchapeljc.
Dulle Trimble Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences may do so at dulletrimble.com.
He was born February 15, 1961 in Caruthersville, MO to the late Dr. Charles Winston Cooper, MD and Bobbye (Hollins) Cooper. Alan grew up in Jefferson City and graduated from Jefferson City High School. He excelled at wrestling and was the school’s first State Wrestling Champion. After graduating, he attended the illustrious North Carolina A&T State University on a wrestling scholarship. While there he was initiated into the Mu Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated on March 25, 1983. On May 19, 1985 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Parks & Recreation. After spending a few years in Nashville, TN he returned home to Jefferson City where he would meet his wife. On May 13, 1998, Alan married Debra Grover in Columbia Missouri. They made their home in Jefferson City raising their children, Charles and Maelynn. Alan had been a driver for JeffTran and later worked as a Recreation Officer for Algoa Correctional Center. Alan had a passion for hunting, especially Pheasant and Quail, and raising his Brittany hunting dogs. He looked forward to annual bird hunting trips to Iowa and Nebraska with his buddies from Pheasant Hunters of America.
Survivors include his wife, Debra of Jefferson City, his son, Charles Winston Cooper II of Columbia, his daughter, Maelynn Nicole Cooper of Greensboro, NC, three sisters, Dr. Terri Cooper Colquitt of Lascassas, TN, Dr. Janis Cooper Dunn of Gulfport, MS, Dr. Karyl (Dr. Steven) Patten of Atlanta, GA, brother, Daryl Cooper of Holts Summit, three uncles, Alec, Mike and Dr. Thomas Cooper and many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Visitation will be Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Quinn Chapel, 415 Lafayette St., Jefferson City from 11:00 a.m. until Noon. Memorial services will begin at Noon with Dr. Karla Cooper officiating.
Those attending are asked to please observe social distancing. Face coverings are suggested while in attendance.
For more information to view Alan’s services online please go to facebook.com/quinnchapeljc.
Dulle Trimble Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences may do so at dulletrimble.com.
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God bless Allan’s family with peace in The Name of Jesus. I recall Allan around the campus of A &T always smiling and with a pleasant attitude. Aggie Pride! Dr. Brenda J. Davis
Sending prayers of comfort to the Cooper family from the Alpha Mu Spring 1983 line of Delta Sigma Theta of NC A&T State University. Dr. Doris Person Class of 1985
To one of the best friends I’ve ever had, know that you will always be remembered as a giving and kind person that always put a smile on the faces of anyone he came in contact with. This is so hard to believe that you are no longer here on earth with us. To a loving husband, a great father, a state champion wrestler and a giving person that did a lot for a lot of people. I’m going to miss you my brother.
During my elementary school years, Alan was my best friend. Every recess he and I would have some mischievous thing to do. After 6th grade I moved to California leaving Alan and my classmates behind. I thought of Alan throughout the years and always wondered “what if” he and I grew up together. He was funny, kind and a good friend. God Bless his family during this time. May Alan Rest In Peace.
I have a lot of great memories of Alan as wrestling and park board baseball teammate. Alan didn’t want to loose but he would always good for a laugh.
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He was my son, Steve Apperson’s good friend. The most sweet little boy.
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July 31,2021 To: The Alan J. Cooper Family I send my deepest sympathy to your family. Due to my age and the COVID issue, I was not able to attend in person, but I attended on Zoom. May God Bless and keep you. I remember when Sissy and Chucky came to church with PA PA. God never leaves or forsaken you. Lovely services. Sandra Robinson, Member of Quinn Chapel A.M .E. Church
Alan will be missed by anyone who ever knew him. Our thoughts are with you all. The Wilkerson Family (Judith, Ed, & Julieanne)
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Coop was a great guy, glad we got to run around and play some ball together in our youth.
Debra— I was so sad to hear of Alan’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, The Martin family—Kelly, Chris, Dakotah, Bailey and Madelyn.
So very sorry to hear of Alan’s passing. What I remember most about Alan in Junior high and High school was his sense of humor- always funny, always on point, wickedly humorous and I laughed until my stomach aches. What a wonderful legacy to leave! Rest In Peace dear Alan. Mariann
My deepest sympathies to the Cooper family. Allen was a beautiful person who will be truly missed. God bless you all. Ann Harris
Alan will truly be missed by me and my entire family. He was my first true love. He had a great personality. My condolences go to his entire family. From Dr. and Mrs. Gossie Hrold Hudson and family
I will always remember my friend for his humor and kindness. My sincerest condolences to his living family.