Nolan Cooper Jr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Nolan Cooper, Jr. peacefully departed this life on July 13, 2021 at the age of 88, surrounded by his loving family. Nolan was born on June 28, 1933 to the late Frances Ross Cooper and Nolan Cooper, Sr. Beloved husband of Annie Dupree Cooper for over 63 years. Father of CaSandra Cooper-Gates (Jeffery) and grandfather of Dr. L’Issa Gates. He is survived by one sister: Emma Cooper Jackson (Harold, deceased); one sister-in-law, Fran Dupree, one brother-in-law, Isaac Dupree (Beverly); adopted daughters, Maxine Buckles and Brenda Wilson (JL) and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Nolan was preceded in death by his parents Nolan Cooper, Sr. and Frances Ross Cooper; siblings John Dennis Cooper, Annie C. McFarland Lewis, Bessie C. Lee, Bennie Cooper, Sr., Lucille C. Davis and Willard Cooper, Sr.; his father-in-law, Rev. H. D. Dupree and his mother-in-law, Pensacola G. Dupree. Nolan Cooper, Jr. was a charter member of Second Mount Everest Baptist Church, where he served on the Deacon Board, Finance Committee, and was an active member of the Prayer Ministry and Sunday School. He was employed for over 30 years with Regional Transit Authority as an operator and trainer. Relatives and friends of the family, Regional Transit Authority retirees, employees of Ochsner Westside Pediatrics, and the Pastor, officers and members of Second Mount Everest Baptist church are invited to attend the Graveside Services at Mount Olivet Cemetery and Mausoleum, 4000 Norman Mayer Avenue., on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 12 Noon. Pastor Carl Williams, officiating. Due to COVID-19, everyone is attendance is required to wear a mask. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave.