Travis Cooper, Sr.
of Paris, AR
September 9, 1942 - May 10, 2023
Travis Cooper, Sr., 80, a resident of Paris passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Fort Smith.
He was born September 9, 1942 in Paris to the late Max Clayton Cooper and Treasy (Earls) Cooper Appleton. Travis married Judy (Sheffield) Cooper on December 13, 1963 in Paris. He served in the Army National Guard and worked for Cloyes Gear in Paris for 40 years. After retiring, Travis worked at Wal-Mart in Paris. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Paris. In his spare time Travis spent many years coaching youth sports, as well as fishing and golfing.
In addition to his parents, Travis was preceded in death by stepfather, J.V. ''Pete'' Appleton; a brother, James Clayton Cooper and a brother-in-law, Cletus Harrison.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Judy Cooper of Paris; two sons, Travis "Bubba" Cooper, Jr. and wife, Michelle of Paris and Jay Cooper and wife, Carrie of Paris; two daughters, De Honea and husband, Gaylen of Paris and Pam Rankin and husband, Clint of Charleston; 15 grandchildren, Jacob Watkins and wife, Brianna, Sara Jones and husband, Jeremy, Kayci Watkins, Dewayne Honea, Natalie Honea, Brooke Hatcher and husband, Coty, Kara Garcia and husband, Joshua, Lee Cooper and wife, Meagan, Davis Cooper and wife, Tiera, Callie Smith, Jaelyn Cooper, Camryn Bauer, Allie Harrison and husband , Allen, Richie Rankin and Michel Rankin; 19 great grandchildren; a sister, Linda Harrison of Paris and a sister-in-law, Sue Cooper of Paris.
Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris with Mr. Kevin Heavin officiating. Burial will follow in Moore Cemetery near Paris under the direction of Roller Funeral Home in Paris.
Pallbearers will be Jacob Watkins, Lee Cooper, Davis Cooper, Richie Rankin, Michel Rankin, Jeremy Jones, Coty Hatcher, Joshua Garcia and Allen Harrison.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller Funeral Home
1700 East Walnut Street
Paris, AR 72855
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com