Thomas Jackson Cooper

1939 - 2012

Thomas Jackson Cooper obituary, 1939-2012, Houston, TX

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Thomas Cooper Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 13, 2012.

Thomas Jackson Cooper died on November 12, 2012. He was born June 23, 1939, in Georgetown, Texas, to Tommie and Ona Lee Cooper. His family moved to Houston in 1952. After graduating from Lamar High School, he attended Texas A&M University and was in the Texas Aggie Band. He completed his bachelors degree at Sam Houston State University. Tom worked in the Houston Chronicle mail room for about forty years.

In retirement, he filled his time pursuing his hobbies and was a member of the Bellaire Coin Club, Pasadena Coin Club and Greater Houston Coin Club. For several years, he has been a sponsor of the Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Houston and was a regular attendee at Houston Grand Opera and Opera in the Heights productions.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, by infant twin sisters Caroline and Suzanne Cooper, and by younger brother Bill Cooper. He is survived by his sisters Connie Byers and her husband John, Bette Lambert and her husband Bill, good friend Kulla Markantonis, numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank all the excellent caregivers he has had during various hospitalizations this year with special thanks to Dr. Ariel Velasco, Dr. Shiraz Dhanani and the wonderful staff at Memorial Da Vita Dialysis.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 17, 2012, in the chapel of Waltrip Funeral Directors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Tom's memory to the Houston Food Bank, 535 Portwall St. Houston, TX 77029 (www.houstonfoodbank.org) or to the charity of your choice.

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December 14, 2012

Resi Elder

Rest in peace, Tom. You have been a good friend.
The Elders, Georgetown, TX

November 18, 2012

Ed Stephens

Tom was always a positive person. He thoroughly enjoyed the coin club meetings and was always first to greet visitors. We will miss him.
Ed Stephens (Bellaire Coin Club)

November 17, 2012

Charles McMurrough

Tommy and my brother Patrick were good friends, Patrick is deceased now also. Tommy was in our carpool at Lamar for awhile, we had many good times and laughs. May you rest in peace.

November 17, 2012

Michael Wolford

The picture of Tom Cooper in red. The Christmas party was 2005 not 2009.

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November 16, 2012

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Bellaire coin club Christmas 2009
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Bellaire coin show snack bar (May 2009) Pinky Soliz, Rupert Soliz, and Tom Cooper.

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I have found some pictures of Tom I would like to share. Charlene Cooper

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November 15, 2012

Charlene Cooper

Tom and family,
The Austin Coopers wish you peace and eternal happiness. You certainly have paid your dues this past couple years with all of the health issues. We will miss the phone calls and the drop in visits you did when coming to Georgetown.

November 14, 2012

Nicole Lambert Roddy

Thanks for being you Uncle Tom

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