Jeremy A Cooper

Jeremy Allen “Jerry” Cooper, 96, of DeLand, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Jerry was born on August 27, 1929, in Columbus, Ohio, where he was raised alongside his younger sister Carolyn and younger brother Dick. He graduated from Bexley High School before attending The Ohio State University. A proud Buckeye, Jerry was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and a longtime and active supporter of The Ohio State University Alumni Association and the Quarterback Club of Central Florida.

Jerry built a successful career in business, owning and operating Tropical Magic Distributing Company and Rent Rite Office Machines in Central Florida for many years. After moving to DeLand in 1989, he transitioned into a career as a Financial Advisor with AmeriLife, a role he continued to enjoy into the 1990s and beyond.

An avid and accomplished tennis player, Jerry competed well into his 80s, winning numerous tournaments throughout Florida in both singles and doubles play. He was a proud member of the DeLand Country Club, he also enjoyed golf and bowling. A devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and his beloved Ohio State Buckeyes, Jerry never missed a chance to cheer on his teams. Beyond sports, he had a true passion for travel and spent his life exploring the world.

Jerry was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Jeanne Cooper, and his son, Grant Cooper. He is survived by his sons Christopher Cooper, Rusty Cooper (Lynn), Brett Marshall (Kristy), and Darren Marshall; granddaughters Kayla Crescenti (Danny), Britnee Adams (Ryan), and Kourtnee Marshall; and his great-grandson, Miles Adams.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand. The gathering time will start at 10:00 AM with the Memorial Service beginning at 11:00 AM. There will be a reception following the Memorial Service starting at 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that memorial donations be made to the charity of your choice in Jerry’s name.