Aaron Alonzo Cooper

Mr. Aaron Alonzo Cooper,affectionately known as "Coop" & "Big Aaron", devoted son of the late James Otis Cooper and Willie Mae Wright,unexpectedly departed his earthy home,Monday,November 12,2012. Aaron was born on October 6.1969,in Richmond,VA. and was raised in Henrico County, and Southside Richmond. He received his formal education from Henrico County and Richmond City Public Schools,graduating from Armstrong High School in 1987. Aaron played Varsity football and participated in other activities. Fondly admired by classmates and teachers alike,Aaron was always the brightest and loudest star in the room! Pursing his passion and love of driving,Aaron attended CDS Training School and successfully earned his Commercial Driver License with Class A,B,C, and Hazmat certifications. Aaron was lovingly employed with Bekins Transporatation,Mayflower Trucking,Heflebower Trucking and most recently,R&L Carriers. Aaon dutifully served as a truck driver/operator or over 17 years. Aaron loved being behind-the-wheel of ANY kind of vehicle. A man of style and substance,Aaron enjoyed many and varied interests. Adventurous,a defiant beliver in possibilities,he liked to travel,explore new cities, and embrace new experiences on-the-road. In his leisure,he loved riding motorcycles,fishing,listening to old school music,cooking and most importantly,spending treasured time with his family and friends. Aaron touched the lives of many people with his infectious smile,humbling generosity,magnetic charm,and trademark sense of humor. Throughout his life,he maintained a devoted love for his family and friends. To know him was to LOVE him! Aaron Cooper was truly blessed. He was preceded in death by his grandmother,Ella Mae Cooper;beloved father,James O. Cooper;sister,Sherita Whitaker,and brother ,Aubrey Jefferson. He will be forever cherished and remembered by his loving mother,Willie Mae Wright ;loving grandmother,Lucile Gash;his siblings,Tonya Blackwell,Jayquan Cooper,Jocquesha Cooper,and Sherie Cooper;beloved daughters,Ashley Eppes,Alexis Plush and Aaronnesha Cooper,Shaniece Valentine;treasured grandchildren,Brianna Eppes,Jah`Faree Valentine;aunts,Alice,Flo,Bernice(Joe),Anell and Geneva;uncle, J(Elizabeth),cousins;Ronnie,Tony(Debbie),Lil Junie(Karen),Jordon,Sophia,Dominique;stepgrandmother,Frances Harper;aunts,Genie,Trisha;uncles,Snulum,Mason,Michael,and Bobby;best friend,Jesse Humphrey;devoted friends,Bernice,Erica,Marilyn;friend,Tanika Adams;and a host of nieces,nephews,cousins.countless other loving relatives,friends,and colleagues whom were all blessed to know him

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Aaron Alonzo Cooper

October 6, 1969 - November 12, 2012