Herbert James Cooper Jr

Herbert James Cooper Jr., born on May 6, 1945, in Boise, Idaho, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 79. A resident of Lawrenceville, Georgia, Jim was a beloved husband, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. People called him Cooper, Jim or Mr. Jim. After graduating with a degree in cosmetology, Jim served his country as an air traffic controller in the United States Air Force from January 1967 to 1971, including two years stationed in Vietnam. Following his military service, he managed hair salons for Gimble’s and Rich’s before pursuing a successful career as a hairstylist, working at Rich’s and then Macy’s before transitioning to private salons. Jim was a man of many passions. He loved to travel, solve crossword puzzles, garden, and cook. His culinary skills were renowned among family and friends. He was known for his love, stubbornness, caring nature, stylish demeanor, kindness, thoughtfulness, and devotion. He made his family, and friends feel loved and cared for. From 1980 to 1996, Jim was an active member of the Atlanta Top and Dance Center, performing regularly around Atlanta. A skilled ballroom dancer, he graced many events with his dance partner, Linda Robinson. He also shared his passion for dance by teaching tap at the Kennesaw School of Dance and Cobb Dance Academy for many years. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Herbert J. Cooper Sr.; mother, Gertrude Fitton Cooper; brother, Kenneth Cooper; and mother-in-law, Eleanor Wingert. He is survived by his loving spouse, David J. Wingert; sister-in-law, Linda M. Cooper; nephews, Kenneth J. Cooper (and his wife Tracy) and Todd W. Cooper; niece, Tara L. Bittle (and her husband Josh); grand-nieces, Emily E. Cooper (and her husband John) and Lily J. Cooper G.; grand-nephew, Wesley C. Cooper; great-grand-nephew, Theodore B. Tarchich; cousins, Barbara J. Smith (sister-in-law), Thomas E. Wingert (brother-in-law), Nicole C. Smith (niece-in-law), and Chester Lindsay (and his wife Karen); as well as numerous other in-laws, dear friends, and former clients. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) Foundation. Donations can be made online at https://ipffoundation.org/donate. Jim’s warmth, talent, and unwavering devotion to his loved ones will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.