of Weiner, AR
August 28, 1939 - September 27, 2017
Laverne (Elmo) Cooper, 78, of Weiner, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017, at his home. He was born August 28, 1939, in Weiner to Earl and Ellen (Maddox) Cooper. Mr. Cooper attended school in Weiner and was a retired farmer. He was a member of the Midway Church of Christ, and served in the National Guard. He enjoyed playing beanbag baseball with the Weiner Cardinal Team. He loved the St. Louis Cardinals and spending time with his family. Mr. Cooper taught all five of his grandchildren to drive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a son, Donald Ray Cooper.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Brenda Jewell Cooper; son, Larry Joe (Lynn) Cooper; daughter, Deana (Bill) Weeks; grandchildren, Jody Cooper, Weston (Zoe) Weeks, Shelby (Kyle) Day, Alden Weeks and Lynzee Cooper; brothers, Donald (Judy) Cooper and Ray (Lacretia) Cooper; sister, Anita (Vernon) Block; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and church family whom he loved.
Funeral service will be Saturday, September 30, 2017, at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, Jonesboro, beginning at 10:00am with Llano Robinson and David Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Weiner. Pallbearers will be Clark Secrease, John Wofford, Nick Jackson, Robbie Boward, Tony Sullins and Steve Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Kevin Collins, Arkansas Home Hospice providers, Kim Dennis, Sherry McCoy, Janice Seehaver, Phillip Marshall, Terry Johnson, Terry Adams, Gary and Linda Walker, Tommy Wofford and Jerry Clark.
Visitation will be Friday, September 29, 2017, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, Jonesboro.
Lasting memorials can be made to Hospice Promise Foundation, 3024 Red Wolf Blvd, Ste 8, Jonesboro, AR, 72401, or the Weiner Volunteer Fire Department.
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8 Condolence(s)
DW
Friday, September 29, 2017
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Hal Heiney
Friday, September 29, 2017
My prayers are with all the family. I am very thankful to the Lord for having given me such a wonderful cousin.
Jeannie and Stan ONeil
Friday, September 29, 2017
Deana, Bill, Alden, Weston and Zoe, we are so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.
Brenda Cooper Keller
Friday, September 29, 2017
Our family is filled with loving caring people. Laverne was one of those. We will miss his sweet smile.. God is surely saying " Well done, my son".
Leon and Betty Glenn
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Sorry for your loss. He fought a long hard battle with a terrible disease but the battle is over and he is at rest. Peace and love to his family.
Cora Etta (McKnight )Miller
Thursday, September 28, 2017
So saddened about Laverne, loved him like a Brother. Praying for yall. Much love
Steve and Wilma Thornton
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Brenda, So Sorry To Hear the sad news. Prayers to your children and all the Family and Friends of Laverne. GodBless Each One Of You. Love Steve and Wilma Thornton.
Sharron Turman
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Brenda and family- may God wrap you in his loving arms and give you comfort and peace. My thoughts and prayers are sent up for you.