of Searcy, AR
May 16, 1923 - October 9, 2008
Ray A. Cooper, age 85, of Searcy, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 9, 2008. He was born Wednesday, May 16, 1923 in Rose Bud, Arkansas to Lee Vernon and Mary Francis Johnson Cooper.
He is survived by his wife Geraldine Cooper of Searcy; one son Danny Cooper and wife Sylvia of Searcy; one daughter MiDonna Miller and husband Rusty of Sherwood; five grandchildren Candace Cooper of Searcy, Trei Miller and wife Staci of Sherwood, Adam Miller and Stephanie of North Little Rock, Dr. Natalie Towns and husband Dr. Chad Towns of Nebraska City, Nebraska, and Grace Miller and fiancé Trey of Sherwood; two great grandchildren Jordan Nicole Miller and Hailey McMillian; and two sisters Odean Gray of Searcy and Vernie Kelly of Rose Bud along with a host of other family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Margaret Cooper; his parents; and one brother Buster Cooper.
Ray was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church in Searcy where he served as a Deacon, he was a past White County Fair Board and Quorum Court member, a Naval veteran of WWII, a 32nd Degree Mason, a member of Searcy Lodge #49, a Shriner and member of the Whitewood Shrine, a barber for over 20 years and a long-time employee of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home with interment following at White County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, October 10, 2008 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the Shriner's Hospitals, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL, 33607-1460.
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28 Condolence(s)
Jed and Rita Strickland
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Jerryi,
We miss Ray so much. We had so much fun, when we were together. I know you miss Ray, but I thank God that we will see him again, someday. Take care and know that we love you. You and Ray were very special friends to us.
Love you much,
Rita and Jed Strickland
Naomi Littleton
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Ray and my mother Ruby Cooper were cousins. Ray was a real neat, dressy man when I had the honor of meeting him. My Mom had so many happy stories to tell me of Ray's parents - Vernon and Mary. The Lord blessed my 2 sisters and me in 2003 when we spent sometime with Ray, Odean and Vernie.
Ray was a wonderful cousin. Naomi Littleton
Darren Sanderson
Monday, October 20, 2008
Ray you will be greatly missed. I will never forget you and you're love for others. The times that you dressed up in your clown outfit and for all of your help with the music in the Children's Church. You're a very dear soul and a gentleman.
Love 2 all,
Darren Sanderson
Nancy Cooke Dillard
Monday, October 20, 2008
I remember Bro. Cooper since childhood. He and my mom (Vivian Cooke) went home to be with Christ around the same time. Don't you know there is some wonderful singing going on up there. May God Bless and comfort Bro Cooper's family and He is doing ours. Nancy Dillard
Mary Beth Weir-Waters
Friday, October 17, 2008
Midonna & family :I always think of your dad with his kind smile and twinkle in his eye. He was a freindly man and never let a stranger pass him by. I know you will miss him, keep you happy htoughts close to your heart. ( It does help a little) My love to you all. Mary Beth
Jimmy & Pam Stitt
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Jimmy and I have lost a dear friend. We truly loved Mr. Ray Cooper. He was so very special to us and we will miss his presence around Searcy. Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you for days to come. God bless each of you.
Jimmy and Pam Stitt
Derrel & Marietta Thomas
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Ray Cooper was a fine man and we loved him. He will be missed by so many. Derrel and Marietta
Michael Holeman
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Danny,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I admired him so much. When I would see him in town or at the funeral home he would always remember me. Your Clark's boy are'nt you he would ask and grin, then tell me a short story about growing up in Rose Bud.
Take care,
Michael Holeman
G.R. Pike
Saturday, October 11, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss.
May God Bless you all.
Linda and GR
tommy &judy Harmon
Saturday, October 11, 2008
May God be with you in your time of loss.
Judy and To
Craig & Gail Quattlebaum
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Danny, Midonna & families. So sorry to hear of Uncle Rays' passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dale Higbee
Friday, October 10, 2008
It was a great pleasure to know Ray when I worked with him at the funeral home back in Feb 1997 to June 1997. I learned a great deal from him.
Paulette Carter
Friday, October 10, 2008
I had the opportunity of working with Ray several times and it was always such a joy. We all will miss his smiling face. God's blessings on the family.
Kathy Kaiser
Friday, October 10, 2008
Danny and family, I am sorry to hear about Ray. He was awonderful person with a great sense of humor. He will truly be missed by everyone that knew him. May God be with you. Love Kathy (Quattlebaum) Kaiser
David Morris
Friday, October 10, 2008
I first met Mr. Ray Cooper when I was a little boy and my dad would take me into his barber shop there on the west side of the White County Courthouse square for a haircut. Mr. Ray would sit me up on a board that went across the arms of the barber's chair and tell me to hold still or he might accidently cut one of my ears off! Of course, he was only kidding and would always treat me so kind and give me a piece of bubble gum when the haircut was finished. I have had the pleasure to know Ray in the other walks of his life as well and have always held him in high regard. He will truly be missed.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time. May God's grace be with them.
Powell Funeral Homes
Friday, October 10, 2008
Mr. Ray was always so very nice to all of us and we are going to miss him. White County has lost a fine man and the funeral profession has lost a sincere, compassionate funeral director.
May God bless all of the Cooper family.
From everyone at Powell Funeral Homes.
Amy & Dustin Thomas
Friday, October 10, 2008
May the sunshine of comfort dispel the clouds of dispair.
Jennifer (Quattlebaum) Smith
Friday, October 10, 2008
I just recieved a phone call from my mother telling me the sadden news. I immediately thought back to when i was a little girl. My father would take me and my sister jessica fishing at there house. We would always have a great time.I have such fond memories of uncle Ray and aunt Margaret. We will all be together again. God Bless
William T. and Tammy Kitts
Friday, October 10, 2008
We sincerly wish all of our Love and condlances to the Cooper family from the Kitts family of Hindsville.
Doris Hancock
Friday, October 10, 2008
God be with you and your loved one during this time.
Joe Taylor
Friday, October 10, 2008
Even though I didn't know Mr. Cooper, I do know his son Danny, his wife and daugther. My family wants them to know that we are sadden by his loss of his dad. And that we will be praying for them daily through this time of grief.
I lost my mother a few years ago, and the loss of a parent is very tough, but I thank the Lord daily because I know one day I will see her again in Heaven.
Anita Leslie
Friday, October 10, 2008
I have good, fond memories of the Coopers growing up. I will miss see him when I visit Park Avenue.
Anita
Roger & Mary Harris
Friday, October 10, 2008
Ray will long be remembered by many, He enjoied life so much, always with a smile.
May God Bless
Roger and Mary Harris
Nicole Meredith
Friday, October 10, 2008
Mr. Ray will be missed by so many. I have lots of fond memories of Mr. Ray coming into our office. He always had a hug for me, a joke to tell, and always left me with a smile. I will always treasure our visits about politics, gas companies, church and funeral homes.
Bill Booker
Friday, October 10, 2008
I always enjoyed every opportunity I had to work with or visit with Ray. He was a pleasant person with a genuine desire to help others. We wil miss him greatly.
Bill Booker
Bill Mizell
Friday, October 10, 2008
Ray was a dear friend, client and fellow Mason. I will miss his companionship and wit. My heart felt sympathy is extended to the family.
Bill Mizell
Mary Ann Helms
Thursday, October 9, 2008
MiDonna, your dad was a kind, sweet person and will be missed by a lot of people. He is so happy now and is at peace in the presence of his Savior.
Gwen E. Anderson
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Danny and MiDonna and Families
I have many memories of your dad. One had to do with singing conventions, making people laugh and he always had a hug for me when he saw me. I'[m sure he is having a good time singing in heaven with his friends. He and your mom will always have a special place in my heart. Gwen