Ted Cooper

James Ted Cooper, age 85, passed away on November 3rd , 2023. He was born January 18, 1938, in Paulding County. He is preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Nette Cooper, and his twin brother, Franklin Ned Cooper. Ted is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judy Sheffield Cooper, son Ron (Nita) Cooper, daughter Cheri (Jeff) Garris, Sister Peggy (Charles) Fuller, Sister-in-law Ruth Cooper, Sister-in-law Julia Lindsay, Granddaughter Claudia (Ashlee) Cooper-Hicks, Grandson Max VanMeter, Zack (Meghan) Hitchcock, Kenlee Hitchcock, Great-Grandchildren, Addy, Rhett, Demi, and Mayzlee, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ted was a lifelong resident of Paulding County. He graduated from Dallas High School in 1956, where he made many lifetime friends. He served in the Air Force Reserve for seven years. He retired from Bellsouth/ATT after a 35-year career at the young age of 53. He then went into the lawn care business for many years, keeping many widows happy with his excellent care of their yards. He was also first in line at McGarity School to pick up the Grandchildren every day after school. Being a twin, he was very competitive and athletic, participating in all sports. He was an avid golfer in retirement, playing weekly with the Paulding Seniors as long as his health allowed. He was thrilled when he got a "hole-in-one" while golfing with his son-in-law, Jeff Garris, on March 20, 2007. He was an admirer of muscle cars and owned several over the years. Ted will be remembered for his loyalty to family, his extreme honesty, and respect for his fellow man. Through his father’s guidance he embraced the importance of hard work, and he was always willing to give anyone a helping hand. He would leave you today with his favorite parting remark to each person here - " HAVE A GOOD ONE "! Services will be held at Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home, Powder Springs Chapel, 3940 Macland Road, Powder Springs, Georgia. Visitation for Family & Friends will be Saturday November 11th , 2023, from 1-2 PM with memorial service to follow at 2 PM. Interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Polar Springs Historic Cemetery (Poplar Springs Baptist Church), c/o Janet Lairsey, 187 Banyon Ct., Dallas, GA 30157.

Ted Cooper

January 18, 1938 - November 3, 2023