Jonathan Okojie Cooper was born on October 20, 1960 in Funkia, Goderich – to the proud parents of the late James Adeemu Cooper and Olufemi Annie Clemens. Okojie spent his adolescence years at Benkeh, a Creole settlement in the Greater Lungi Area, with his maternal grandmother, Eliza Auber. He later took residence in Freetown to attend The Sierra Leone Grammar School and completed his 6th Form at the Methodist Boys High School. He taught English Language, Literature and History at the Sierra Leone Grammar School after graduating from Milton Margai College of Education and Technology. He was also a kin sportsman –Also Known As 'Cooper 5,000', for his endurance as a long-distance runner for the Sierra Leone Grammar school.

Jonathan was a beloved family man who always went above and beyond for his wife and children. He met Princess in 1984 at Wellington field after School and it was love at first sight, especially after finding out they shared the same birthday month. They welcomed their first child Hancess into the world on October 6, 1989. Jonathan and Princess got married April 15, 1993 and were married for 27 years. Their second child Thania was born September 2nd, 1994. Okojie immigrated to the USA in 1996 and was later reunited with his family in 1997 – The family initially settled in Detroit, Michigan. The Coopers were blessed with their only son Nathan on October 6, 2008.

Jonathan was an active member at Faith Covenant Church where he has been a member since 1996. There was no doubt about his love and passion for God and his gift of serving. He enjoyed greeting, singing in the choir, and ushering with his big bright smile. You can always catch Jonathan on the dancefloor with his moves that captured everyone's attention while attending parties. He was also a wonderful cook in the kitchen especially when it came to Sierra Leone dishes. As much as he enjoyed cooking, he also loved his wife's cooking and enjoyed inviting people over for delicious meals. He was an active member in the Sierra Leone community and a friend to many. Jonathan always left a lasting impression to everybody he crossed paths with. He truly fulfilled his role of being God's servant until he was called home his faith remained strong despite his declining health. His wonderful spirit will truly be missed by family, friends, and all who knew him.

He is survived by his Wife Princess Cooper Daughters: Hancess, Thania, and Son Nathan; Son-in-law- Charles Ruffin; Sisters: Mrs. EkunDayo Scott and Mrs. Marian Sesay nee Cooper; Brothers: Mr. Cyril King, Mr. Arnold Cooper and Mr. Dunstan Taylor.

Okojie is survived by several nieces and nephews in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Germany and Sierra Leone; Sisters-in-law: Mrs. Victoria Frazer-Ikpuku and Mrs. Clarisa Kofie- King; Brothers-in-law: Mr. Leslie "Tunike" Scott, Mr. John Norman, Mr.Wilfred Norman and Mr. Sheku Sesay.

Other family members include the Auber, Norman, Scott, Frazer, Fisher, King, Cooper, Campbell, M'bayo, Williams, Clemens, Frazer- Ikpuku, MacFoy, Thompson, Macauley, Taylor, Johnson, Sesay, Thomas and friends of Orogu, Lower Allen Town and Benkeh. Close friends include Mr. Herbert George - Williams former Mayor of Freetown, Mr. Desmond Terry, Mr. Denziel Georgestone, Mr. Sulaiman Kamara, Mr. Alan Johnson, Mr. Dennis Lewis and former teachers, friends and colleagues of the Sierra Leone Grammar school, Milton Margai Teacher's Association and many more.

The Cooper family will receive guests at the funeral home from 2:00 - 8:00pm, March 19, 2021

Funeral Service for Jonathan will be 10:00 am (gathering 9:00 - 9:45 am) at Faith Covenant Church 35415 W. 14 Mile Rd. Farmington Hills, Saturday, March 20, 2021.

Burial will take place at Glen Eden Memorial Park following the Funeral Service.

Following state and local guidelines there is a limit of 25 people in the funeral home at one time during visitation.

Masks are required at the visitation and Funeral Service.

Friday, March 19, 2021

2:00 PM - 8:00 PM

33603 Grand River Avenue
Farmington, Michigan 48335

Directions Visitation Faith Covenant Church

Saturday, March 20, 2021

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

35415 W. 14 Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Directions Funeral Service Faith Covenant Church

Saturday, March 20, 2021

10:00 AM

35415 W. 14 Mile Rd
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

Directions Committal Service Glen Eden Memorial Park

Saturday, March 20, 2021

11:45 AM

35667 W. 8 Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48152

Directions