James “Rusty” Russell Cooper, Sr.,

James “Rusty” Russell Cooper, Sr.,

James “Rusty” Russell Cooper, Sr., of Aquasco, MD, passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 59. Born on December 13, 1966, Rusty was the beloved son of the late Robert Allan Cooper and Helena “Helen” Rae Tayman of Upper Marlboro, MD, who survives him. He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert “Mike” Michael Cooper (Upper Marlboro, MD), who was also his best friend. Rusty married his true love, Lisa Ann Canter, on June 11, 1993. He w…