James Cooper, age 86, of Jacksboro passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023.  He was a member of Indian Creek Baptist Church and retired from Levis after 30+ years. Preceded in death by parents: Bill Cooper and Zora Lindsay, brother: J. B. Cooper and Lee Lindsay, sister: Betty Fritts.

Survived by:

Wife: Bertha Mae Farmer Cooper

Daughter: Karen Daugherty and husband Rick  

Son: Chris Cooper

Grandchildren: Amy Daugherty, Owen and Olivia Cooper

Brother: Joe Lindsay

Sister: Darlene Irwin

Special Friend: John Garrett

Special Caregiver: Judy Minton

Several nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends 5-7 PM, Friday, May 26th at Cross-Smith Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 7 PM in Cross-Smith Chapel, Rev. Virgil Farmer and Rev. Bill Wilson officiating. Family and friends will meet Saturday 10 AM at Cross-Smith Funeral Home and proceed to Indian Creek Cemetery for 11 AM Interment.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association 6025 Brookvale Ln #207, Knoxville, TN 37919

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home

Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com