OBITS: Sturgis News, 1998 - Union Co Copied with the Permission of The Sturgis News, Sturgis, Union County, Kentucky, Wednesday April 1, 1998, Number 13, Obits on page 2. MR. JAMES M. COOPER James M. Cooper, 100, of Sturgis, KY died at 4:10am Wednesday, March 26th at Union County Methodist Hospital. James was a member of Walnut Grove Church of Christ. He worked for West Kentucky Coal Company for 42 years, Superintendent of Coal Loading Tipple for 20 years 1937-1957. James was preceded in death by his Lanie in 1989, his daughter, Margaret Christian in 1992 and a son Max Cooper in 1980. One surviving son Bill Cooper of Sturgis. Five grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were 2pm Sunday at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis with Brother Tom Kirby officiating. Burial was at Boxville Cemetery, in Union County. From: Maria Troutman Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1998