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).
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13 Condolence(s)
Ann George McClelland
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
So sorry for your loss.. heartbreaking news!🙏🏻❤️
Lena Guillen Escobar
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Mary, Betty and John's family. Our Prayers are with each of you at this time.
My brother, Jonah spoke so fondly of John.
Our Condolences to each of you. God Bless.
Connie Thomas
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
So sorry for your lost, Connie and John Thomas lll
Connie Slay
Friday, March 31, 2023
John was a wonderful man and will be sorely missed. My children adored their grandfather. I know myself and many others silk miss his fried catfish! My condolences to all of his loved ones.
Betty Thompson
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the family.
Albert Simpson
Saturday, March 25, 2023
I am so to hear about John's passing. You are in my prayers.
Rick and Myrian Matthews
Friday, March 24, 2023
Connie and family , we are very sorry for your loss. You will be in our prayers. We will always remember John's smile and his happy nature
Samantha Neal
Friday, March 24, 2023
Jim and family...so sorry for your loss.
Stacy Drewett
Friday, March 24, 2023
Aunt Connie Sue our love and prayers are with you and the family. I know he is in a better place now without pain. Sending love!
Gene & Diane Maxwell
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Connie, we are so sorry to hear about John's passing. I know he was suffering, & is with our Lord, & Saviour, but we are never ready to let them go. He was such a nice, & good man, & will be greatly missed by many. Much love to all the family.
Angie Morris
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Connie and family .. You are all in my prayers. John was a sweet good soul . He was very loved and will be missed greatly by many . 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️♥️
With deepest sympathy,
Angie Morris
Robert Stirewalt
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Connie and family, I am sorry for your loss. John will be missed by many including the class of 67.
Robert Stirewalt
Laura, Jack & our late husband and Daddy (C.J. "Mac" McFarling. Jr.)
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
John, you were 'loved' and certainly will be missed. You were such a good neighbor, and just knowing that you and Connie were next door was such a blessing.
At this juncture of time, my heart is just crushed, having recently lost my husband, "Mac" and now you, too, are gone. Nonetheless, I know that God makes no mistakes. Furthermore, just knowing that you and Mac are no longer suffering, and that the two of you are in Heaven with JESUS makes things more comforting for us.
Love,
Laura, Jack & our late husband and Daddy, (C.J. "Mac" McFarling, Jr.)