Mr. James Ray "Rareback" Cooper

Mr. James Ray “Rareback” Cooper was born July 08, 1949, to the late Effron Cooper Sr., and Mary W. McKeller Cooper, in Magnolia, Arkansas. He transitioned from this life to his heavenly home on April 24, 2023. James was baptized at an early age. He later attended church at Westside Church of Christ in Waldo, Arkansas. James was a proud graduate of Magnolia Senior High. He later pursued his education at Southern Arkansas University. He loved playing dominoes and spending time with his grandson Jamarion (Capitan Spud) as he called him. He loved to go to the Relay station and horse races. He worked for the International Paper Mill for over 20 years. James loved his brother and only sister. He had special friends whom he enjoyed playing dominoes with. They didn’t only look at James as a friend, but as a brother. James loved his wife “Ms. Tuddy” as he would say, and she loved her husband “Bubba” as she would say. James was preceded in death by his grandparents Watt Cooper, and Sally Cooper, and brothers, John McKeller, Ale Copeland, Corbin Cooper, Colvin Cooper, and Effron Cooper Jr. James leaves to cherish his memories with his wife Noble Cooper of Magnolia, AR; his daughters, Porsha Alexander of Pine Bluff, AR, Chiquita Cooper of West Virginia, Quantisha Cooper of Magnolia, AR, and Tammie Alexander of Pine Bluff, AR; (2) sons, Mario Thomas of Alexandria, LA, and Jeremy Lewis of Little Rock, AR. He leaves all his love to his 21 grandkids whom he loved dearly. James leaves his love to his brother, Larry Cooper of Magnolia, AR, and his sister Marva Jean Cooper of Waldo, AR, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Special Thank You To - his friends Levy Moss, Johnnie R. Lindsey, Otha McKenney, and Douglas Smith. Celebration of Life services will be held Saturday, May 6th, 2023, at R.L. Reed Funeral Home Chapel in Magnolia, Arkansas at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Plainview Cemetery in Magnolia, under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home, LLC. Visitation will be Friday, {May 5th} from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., at R.L. Reed Funeral Home in Magnolia, Arkansas. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, “Masks are Encouraged but Not Required While Attending the Services or During Visitation Hours.” However, wearing masks ensures safety for you and others. Thank you.

Mr. James Ray "Rareback" Cooper

July 8, 1949 - April 24, 2023

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Mr. James Ray "Rareback" Cooper

July 8, 1949 - April 24, 2023

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