Florence, SC – Jessie Cooper, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020.

A graveside service will be Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Florence Memorial Gardens.  The family will speak to those attending after the service.  Social distancing will be observed, please wear a mask.  You can come by and sign the register at Layton-Anderson Funeral Home prior to the Friday service.

Mr. Cooper was born in Horry County, the son of the late Furney and Adeline Baxley Cooper.  He was a Residential Carpenter before retiring. Jessie served his country in the US Army.  He was a member of  Mizpah Baptist Church and more recently attended First Presbyterian Church.  Jessie was a loving father, grandfather and uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Surviving are a daughter, Theressa (Bobby) Garris; grandchildren, Jessica Garris, Caroline Garris, Christopher Garris and one great-grandchild, Addyson Garris. He is preceded in death by a son, Jerry Cooper.

You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.laytonandersonfh.com Layton-Anderson Funeral Home, 4210 W. Palmetto Street, Florence, SC.