Allen Jerome Cooper, Jr., age 17

Lost to gun violence on April 26, 2017 in Lancaster, South Carolina.

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  • Nickname:
    5 allen we love you man i am so sorry man
    4 Nooskie!
    2 Nooski
    2 NOONABUG
    2 i love you 4L
  • Number of children:
    1 None
  • Personality:
    2 Infectious
    3 Amazing! A leader! He stood out!
  • Occupation:
    1 Ma Donald's , Family Basketball
  • Workplace:
    1 Crew member for McDonald's in Indianland
  • Schools attended:
    2 Lancaster High
    1 AR Rucker Middle School
  • Comments:
    2 Sounds like a fine young man, with places to go
    2 I taught Allen in 2nd grade. He was beautiful and unforgettable.
    1 They say the good die you, they mentioned nothing about taking our best'
    1 i miss you 😢.. you keep me focus
    1 We love
    1 Cool dude used to say hey to him everday
    2 i loved you more than you knew baby boy❤️ forever my love

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