James 'Jimmy' Allen Cooper

Obituary James 'Jimmy' Allen Cooper, 61, of Otway, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 29, 2021 at Bridgeway Church in Beaufort. In Jimmy's honor, the family requests a relaxed dress code. Jimmy was born on December 18, 1959 in Niagra Falls, NY. He was raised and lived for many years in Orangeburg, SC before coming to North Carolina in 1996 where he made his home in Otway, NC. He worked as an equipment operator for many years and traveled both near and far for work. Jimmy made lifelong friends along the way. He made beautiful wood work and could build anything. Jimmy was an avid hunter and proudly displayed his trophies around his home. Jimmy is survived by three sons, Jared Wesley Cooper of Gaston, SC, William Bryce Martin, and Breylun Hunter Cooper of Otway, NC; as well as his former spouse, Tammy Cooper; his mother, Peggy Foster of Orangeburg, SC; two sisters, Debi Cooper of Orangeburg, SC and Becky Cooper Grooms of Charleston, SC; and many special nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, James Theo Cooper and his sister, Kathy Cooper Stephenson. Condolences and life tributes may be sent to the family at www.noefs.net Arrangements by Noe Funeral Service, Inc. of Beaufort, NC. Services Memorial Service Friday October 29, 2021 2:00 PM Bridgeway Church (Beaufort)