Mr. George Patrick Cosper, age 86, of Tallapoosa, GA, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his three children on May 6, 2025.
He was born June 3, 1938 in Lagrange, GA to the late Johnnie Cosper and Effie Belle McCord Cosper. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Parrie Elizabeth Murphy Cosper; his brothers, Harold Cosper, Leroy Cosper, and JR Cosper; and his companion of 16 years, Johnie Key.
George graduated from South Cobb High School in 1956 and a few short years later joined the Army National Guard. He later went to work for the United States Postal Service, where he retired after 30 years of service.
George was a member of Providence Baptist Church and loved to play ball, hunt, and fish. He was a talented singer and songwriter, even singing in a gospel quartet for many years. He was a loving Dad and Gramps; a hard working man and family supporter.
He is survived by his children and their spouses, Caron and Phillip Crook, July and Blake Nicholas, all of Tallapoosa, and Scott and Karen Cosper, of Waco, GA; grandchildren and their spouses, Erin and Matt Cook, Lindsey and Brandon Hammond, Whitney and Christina Rodriguez, Courtney Waldon, and Drew and Stephanie Norton; step grandchildren, Macie and Dan Lacis, Kaylee and Steven Bernhard, Abby Lee and Garett and Jessica Crook; ten great grandchildren; sister, Jean Calhoun, of Lagrange, GA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In keeping with his wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 2:00PM in the Miller Funeral Home Dogwood Chapel with Rev. Curtis Pixler officiating. The Haralson County Veterans Association will provide military honors. He will be buried in Kansas Baptist Church at a later date.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday beginning at 1:00PM.
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