William Jones Cooper Iii

William J. Cooper III, 48 of Columbus, Ohio sadly left us on April 9th, 2023.

William, also known as Scoog, was born on 02/26/1975 in Worchester, Massachusetts, to Patricia Williams and William Cooper JR. Scoog graduated from South HS in Springfield, Ohio in 1993. Scoog moved to Columbus, Ohio with his mother and blessed Columbus with his smile and upbeat cheerful spirit.

Scoog was internationally known and loved by everyone he met. You were very lucky to be in Scoog's presence. He loved his mother Patricia who he nicknamed "P-Love" very dearly. Everyday he had a smile on his face with a hug and kiss to give you. Scoog was always the life of the party and loved to make people happy. His greeting was his smile. William was an amazing son, brother, cousin, nephew and lastly friend. His favorite color was green and white, and he loved Tacos and loved to dance. He also loved his fluffy furry dog Pepper.

Scoog is survived by his Mother Patricia (Patsy) William of Columbus, and father William J. Cooper Jr of California. Sister Gigi (Brandon) Miller. Brother Jeffrey Tolliver. Grandparents Larry and Rosie Presley. Nephews Charles, Christopher, and Colyn Coleman. Aunts: Barbara (Neil) Bogan, Joann Odenwald, Jacqueline Williams, and Cindy Cooper. Uncles: Donnell, Cleo, Devon, and Willie. Cousins: Clarrissia (Carl) Giddens, Octavia (Darren) Turner, Ebony Williams, Montana Bogan, Scherazade Fleming, Quadric (Mya) Williams, Trenease (Mike) Graves, Rodney (Coleen) Smith, Joseph ( Vicky) Smith, Jeffrey Smith, and Judy (Walter) Vaughn. Along with many other family and friends.

Proceeded in death by grandparents: Lelia and Joe Williams, Clarence Roy Williams and also aunts and uncles.

Special thanks to Rick Raynard, thank you for always being there to take Scoog to his favorite places. Your friendship is the most valuable thing in life. Your friendship is a gift that I will never be able to repay. Rick you are always honest and speak from your heart with good intentions. Rick you have helped me with my isolation and loneliness and helped with my sense of belonging and purpose. Thank you!

Special thanks to Kristen and Trent, thank you for your kindness and compassion to my son. You were truly a second sister and brother to him.

Special thanks to Clarrissia, Carl, and their children, and also Quadric and Shae.

Special thanks to Jacqueline and Ebony Williams for the preparation of the repass.

A very special thanks to all his Springfield family and friends.

Scoog's services will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.