James Albert Cooper of Lafayette, Alabama was born Nov. 5, 1949 and passed away at his home on Dec. 25, 2020. He was 71 years old.

Mr. Cooper was very proud of his time in the United States Army. He served in Vietnam and was very specialized in the training of service dogs.

A graveside service was held Jan. 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, Alabama.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.