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Personal note from Jaiwan's Family

Jaiwan, you were our most precious light. We will miss your warm smile, magnetic energy, kindness, and humility. We were incredibly fortunate to share many wonderful moments with you, and pray that god continues to watch over your soul. This is not goodbye, but see you again. Love you forever and always. Until we reunite again.

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Obituary

Jaiwan Jamal Cooper of Speedville, Florida, transitioned on June 18, 2023. He was 33 at the time of his death.

Jaiwan was born to Kenneth and Bobbie Cooper on September 12, 1989, at Alachua General Hospital in Gainesville, FL. He was the second of three children. As a child, Jaiwan enjoyed the outdoors and listening to music. He had a great fondness for exploration and technology. He loved the Speedville woods, spending hours riding bikes, …

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We will celebrate Jaiwan's life on July 1st, 2023 at 1:00 pm. The ceremony will be at Eliam Baptist Church (6009 Hampton St., Melrose, FL, 32666). We are asking folks to arrive at least 30 minutes early. Following, the ceremony the burial will be at Speedville Cemetery (879 SE 35st., Melrose, FL 32666). Prior to the funeral, the wake will be conducted on June 30th, 2023 from 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Phillip & Sons The Funeral Directors, Inc. (310 FL-26, Melrose, FL 32666). Family and friends are encouraged to attend. The family asks that NO photos are taken his body as that would go against his wishes. Thank you for your understanding.

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What were Jaiwan's favorite ways to exercise?
Weight Lifting
Weight Lifting
Weight Lifting
What were Jaiwan's favorite tv shows?
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
The Walking Dead
What were Jaiwan's favorite games to play?
Video games
Video games
Video games
What were Jaiwan's favorite drinks?
Moscow Mule & Chai Tea Latte
Moscow Mule & Chai Tea Latte
Moscow Mule & Chai Tea Latte

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Born

September 12th, 1989
Gainesville, FL
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Started elementary school

1995
Lake Butler Elementary School, Southwest 6th Street, Lake Butler, FL
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Graduated from high school

2008
Union County High School, South Lake Avenue, Lake Butler, FL

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Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Speedville Park

Phillip & Sons The Funeral Directors
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Phillip & Sons The Funeral Directors

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