Cooper Jason Brady
14, Columbia
After a fierce 20-month battle with osteosarcoma, Cooper Jason Brady, 14, of Columbia, went to be with the Lord on resurrection Sunday, March 31, 2024, in his home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Columbia. Burial followed in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Rev. Tommy Broom, Rev. Cody Broome and Rev. Ralph Sanford officiated at the services. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, at Cedar Grove Baptist Church.
Cooper was born on May 4, 2009, in Hattiesburg and was reared in Columbia. He was homeschooled and enjoyed the home part but never really liked the school part. He participated heavily in baseball from the time he was 4 years old up until the month of his diagnosis in July 2022.
He loved being outdoors and was always active in “something” whether it was sports, fishing, hunting, camping, riding four-wheelers, shooting squirrels, playing video games, hunting doves, riding his scooter or riding bikes. He was always tinkering with a flashlight, laser or lighter. Very rarely was this kid ever bored.
He loved his parents, but mostly loved just hanging out with his brothers, cousins and friends. He enjoyed his Wednesday night youth group class and made sure that we knew that he loved the Lord. Though he was a quiet kid, he was very happy and fun loving. He took on his battle with osteosarcoma with strength and dignity that was beyond explanation. He never accepted pity or wanted to be treated any differently and always found a way to enjoy the things he loved, never letting his diagnosis prevent him from doing anything he wanted to do.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Tom Brady and Sam Ramshur; and his grandmother, Gayle Turner.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Jason Brady and Trista Brady; big brother, Austin Brady; little brother, Easton Brady; little sister, Callie Brady; grandmother, Shirley Ramshur; grandfather, George Fail; and a host of aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.colonialfuneralhomes-ms.com for the Brady family. Arrangements were entrusted to Colonial Funeral Home.
