Russell Dempsey Cooper Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Russell Dempsey Cooper of Augusta, Georgia, whose life came to an end on June 20, 2025 at the age of 102, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Russell Dempsey Cooper to show support.
He was predeceased by: his true love Margaret Anderson Cooper; his parents, Birdie Cooper and John Cooper; and his siblings, Hammond, Hardrick, George, Jarrell, Ruby, Johnnie, Mary and Marion.
He is survived by: his wife Margaret; his son Jimmy; his daughter-in-law Patsy Cooper; his granddaughters, Tara (Shishir Chokshi), Amy (Nate Baker) and Dana (Greg Brady); his family, Scott, Gabrielle Steves, Ronnie and Becky Breazeale; his great grandchild Cooper Brady; his grandsons-in-law, Shishir Chokshi, Nate Baker, Greg Brady, Scott Steves, Ronnie Breazeale and Jerry Kirkland; Zoe, Meera, Abbigail, Priyanka, Layla Grace, Jordan (Michelle), Rhys, Josephine, Lindsey, Mary, Denny and Christa. He is also survived by "Nanny"— and his son and daughter-in-law, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and his entire extended family.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to Crawford Avenue Baptist Church or the American Heart Association, in memory of our beloved Papa, Russell Dempsey Cooper.