Rev. Leon L. Cooper's Obituary
Leon was born in Denver, Colorado on May 7th, 1955 the baby boy of Lenice and Alfred Cooper who both preceded him in death. He was on the basketball team at Manuel High School where he graduated. Leon served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. he was a hard-working man, entrepreneur with many talents. Leon tarted his walk with various jobs, but his profession was a Safety Inspector at Denver International Airport for many years.
Leon moved to Mississippi and answered ‘his calling’ first as Son of the Hose at Fifth Street Missionary Baptist church under Rev. W.C. Brown. He continued his passion as pastor at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church, Pastor at Wesley chapel United Methodist Church, Pastor at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church as well as several other churches. He studied Theology and received his license for Pastoral Ministry for the United Methodist Church in 2009. He also attended Emory University in Atlanta.
Leon truly loved his wife. He would tell you any time that that he would “kill a brick and put a rock in the hospital” about his wife. He took pleasure in spending time with his family , nieces and nephews wether in person or a simple phone call, Leon enjoyed quiet time fishing, reading and eating a good meal. Leon continued to do the works that matter until he began to deal with health issues.
Forever in our hearts, Leon departed from this life on Earth, Thursday, December 26, 2019 in the loving arms of his wife, Kim. he had two brothers and one sister one who preceded him in death: Robert (Barbara) Clotpon, Celestine (Terry) Sears and Alfred (Sandra) Cooper. Leon leaves to cherish his loving memories: his wife, Kim; one sister, Debra (Alton) Clark; one horary sisters, Assunta Hogan; special nieces: Statia and Monica who called him Uncle-Daddy as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and neighbors. Leon’s loving spirit will forever remain etched in the hearts and souls of all who knew him.
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