James Glenn Cooper, 79, of Oak Grove, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Centerpoint Medical Center in Independence, MO. Inurnment at a later date in Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, MO.
Jim was born on April 27, 1939, in Waverly, Missouri, the son of William “Jack” and Dixie Bell (Wilson) Cooper. He moved to Oak Grove in 1952, where he attended Oak Grove schools and spent the remainder of his life. Jim retired from Kansas City Power and Light in 1995 and went on to work for the Lafayette Road District before his final retirement in 2005. He enjoyed large family gatherings, gambling, watching the Royals play, and watching car races. He also enjoyed activities at the Davis Memorial Center in Oak Grove, and of course, the yearly Apple Jubilee in his hometown of Waverly, where he will be laid to rest.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and two brothers. His survivors include one sister, Mary Smith of Jasper, MO; three children: Michelle Barnett and Janet Davis, both of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Gary McChristian of Oak Grove; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family members.
Arrangements: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, MO 816-690-4441