Benjamin Cooper
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Benjamin Sadler Cooper, 45 years old, of Charles Town, WV, passed away on Saturday April 9, 2022 in Frederick MD.
Born November 30, 1976 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of David Cooper and Bonnie Griffith (Davis).
Ben spent most of his childhood fishing with his "Pap" and "Unc." Ben and his family spent a lot of time at Lake Anna, VA where they camped, and where he learned to waterski at a very young age, developing into a love for watersports. Ben graduated from Governor Thomas Johnson High School, class of 1994. Shortly after graduating, Ben worked in the banking industry, here in the tri state area. He later transitioned and progressed on to working for Legal and General Insurance, a company and occupation which he loved. In his youth, Ben was a member of Cub Scouts Pack 271 in Yellow Springs and also played baseball for Yellow Springs Little League. He was a member of the Middletown Valley SDA Church. Ben kept his love for fishing and also enjoyed sports, fantasy football, shooting at the gun range and had a love for animals. He also enjoyed spending time with his family in Tennessee where they vacationed frequently.
He is preceded in death by his step father Randall Griffith, his maternal grandmother Mary Davis, his paternal grandparents John and Elaine Cooper, and his Aunt Diane O'Brien.
Ben is survived by his wife Kelli Cooper, and his children Brayden and Bristol Cooper. Also surviving him are his mother Bonnie Griffith, his father David Cooper and partner Vicki Kemp, his maternal grandfather and "Pap", Randolph Davis,, his "Unc" Randy Davis, and his cousins, Amanda Davis, Brittany Semkiw, Charlotte Semkiw, Christina Rodriquez and Dallas Ricketts. Ben is also survived by his parents in law, Glenn and Debbie Simpson, his brother in law, Kevin Simpson and Kimmie, his "brother" and best friend Richard Nakamoto "Nak" and his wife Samantha and close friend Oscar Mendez.
The funeral arrangements are held with the John T Williams Funeral Home, 100 Petersville Rd, Brunswick, MD. Family can be received Thursday April 14, 2022 at the funeral home from 10-11am. A public viewing will be held Thursday April 14, 2022 from 11am-1pm at the funeral home, with a funeral service at 1pm. Elder Alvin Banks will officiate. Interment will immediately follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Yellow Springs, MD.