of West Memphis, AR

April 21, 1947 - March 21, 2023

John David Cooper, 75, of West Memphis, Arkansas, surrounded by loved ones, peacefully entered into the arms of The Lord on Mar 21st, 2023.

John was born Apr 21st, 1947 in Memphis, Tennessee to George David Cooper and Gladys Maye Cooper. John was a graduate of Turrell High School, where after graduating, he joined the United States Army and was deployed to Vietnam. During his tour of duty, John was wounded in combat operations and was awarded the Purple Heart. He returned to the states where he began his civilian life and started a family. John worked various jobs and then began working as a diesel mechanic for Memphis Area Transit Authority in the late 70's. After a work related injury, John remained at home and began venturing into various projects, hobbies and ventures. Some of these included gardening, making wooden crafts, opening a bar-b-q restaurant, deer processing and more.

John was preceded in death by his father, George David Cooper; mother, Gladys Mae Richardson (Cooper) and sisters, Velma Ann Tullis and Nancy Jane Tate.

John is survived by his wife of 45 joyful years of adoration, Connie Cooper. He is also survived by sons, Brian Cooper of Caddo, Oklahoma, James Bagley of West Memphis, Arkansas and daughter, Holli Cooper-Marshall (Eric) of Colorado Springs, Colorado. John is also survived by his sisters, Betty Stainback of Oakland, TN, Mary Cooper-Henry of North Carolina and Jolynn Jones of Memphis, TN. John is also survived by grandchildren, Michelle, Benjamin, Johnathan, Matthew, Apryll, Kyli, Abby, Jaycee; great-granddaughter, Heather; numerous nieces, nephews and his best friend, Blitz, his dog.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in John's name to the Cancer Society or the Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com