Jeffery Elijah

Cooper

Jeffery Elijah Jamaal Cooper, was born to Jeffery Cooper and Eunice Virginia Greene Cooper, who preceded him in death. He joined Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church at an early age. Jamaal was the youngest member of Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church when the church relocated to is current site. Jamaal attended Henrico County Public Schools and graduated from the Hermitage High School. He was an avid artist. He is well known for his artistic talents and tattoo designs. Jamaal owned and operated Pumpkin Head Tattoos in Richmond. He was a well known tattoo artist. Jamaal was beloved by his family and friends. Jamaal had a great love for his family and was a visionary. He had dreams of opening a Mobile Tattoo Service. Jamaal studied art at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College and John Tyler Community College. Jamaal is survived by two daughters, Jhyrah Cooper of Greenville, NC and Mashyia Fields of Gallatin, TN; his brother, Nigel Cooper, Sr. (Nichelle); two sisters, Nikia Cooper and Simia Cooper; nephew, Nigel Cooper, Jr.; niece, Nichayla Cooper; close cousins, Tre Ford, Ben Ford and Marlon "Dooley" Brown (deceased); and a host of other cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held at Pilgrim Journey Baptist Church, 7204 Bethlehem Road on Friday, April 5 at 11:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Angelo V. Chatmon, Pastor. Rev. Jacqueline Lighfoot, officiating.