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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83 Condolence(s)
Mike and Cindy Thompson
Friday, June 30, 2023
Belated Sympathies. Unfortunately I did not find out till today about your loss. Playing golf with Travis at Meadowbrook are some of our fondest memories. Prayers for your family.
Sarah West Smith
Sunday, May 21, 2023
When I was at Moore Cemetery yesterday I saw a fresh grave. I was both shocked & saddened when I saw Travis’s name. My family & I lived across the road from Travis & his family (Clayton, Linda, his mom & step-father & his granny) for several years. Prayers for all of his family.
Tracy,Lenley &Keegan Whitecotton
Monday, May 15, 2023
So sorry for your loss. You and your family will being our thoughts and prayers.
Katie Meyer
Saturday, May 13, 2023
So sad to hear this. Worked with him at Cloyes and he loved kidding and joking around with customers at Walmart. Great guy and he will be missed.
Mike McCombs
Saturday, May 13, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Eddie and Marilyn Ruetman
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Dear family, we are so sorry to learn of Travis passing. We both worked with him for many years at Cloyes. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Racine L Nehus
Saturday, May 13, 2023
So sorry for your loss, Travis was a great man, God Bless the family. Racine and Mary Beth
Douglas Hamilton
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Travis was an amazing man, respected and loved by many! He will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathies to his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Jerry Falleur
Friday, May 12, 2023
Bubba, Jay and family,
I remember working with Travis at Cloyes in Paris. I thought allot of him, he was a good man and will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you,
Jerry & Amy Falleur
Ray & Brenda Watkins
Friday, May 12, 2023
Wayne Van Buren
Friday, May 12, 2023
Deepest, heartfelt condolences to Judy and family. Travis was a kind and decent individual; a joy to sit down with and carry on a conversation.
Randy Dickinson
Friday, May 12, 2023
I will forever remember the days of Boys Club football and basketball with Travis as our coach. Such great memories. My condolences and prayers to the Cooper family.
Joey Pintado
Friday, May 12, 2023
Prayers for all the family! Worked with Travis for many years at Cloyes. He was definitely a good man!
Brian Thomas
Friday, May 12, 2023
Bubba I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for you and all your family during this very difficult time.
Linda and Ken Barnett
Friday, May 12, 2023
So sorry for your loss . We will be praying for you all. I know he will be missed.
Allen, Christy, and Andrew Looney
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Judy and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Travis. Travis meant the world to us and it will not be the same without him. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Allen Jr., Christy and Andrew
Tammy Smith
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Thoughts and prayers for family he was a great man.
James VanLandingham
Thursday, May 11, 2023
so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with all of you
James and Cheryl VanLandingham
Linda Trusty
Fran Forbis
Eddie and Marilyn Rietman
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Dear family, We are so saddened to hear of Travis passing. We both worked with him at Cloyes for many years. Such a great guy. Praying the Lord will wrap his arms around you and comfort you.
van & diana rogers
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Everyone loved this man, what a great guy He will be missed...but we all know hes in heaven!
Jason and Ginger Sutliff
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Paula McConnell
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Bubba and family, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Treasure the memories. Keeping you in prayers at this difficult time…
Bobby and Hilda Cunnit
Thursday, May 11, 2023
You have our Deepest Sympathy and Prayers.
John Drewry/Bing and Nikki
Thursday, May 11, 2023
One of a kind, he will be missed by all that knew him.
May he rest in peace.
Love you all.
John, Bing, and Nikki
Jerry Horne
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Judy sorry to hear about Travis passing, I would come to the funeral but am down with a respiratory infection. I will check with you later. Love you
Jerry
Tina Marshall
Thursday, May 11, 2023
My heart and prayers for the family. He was a great man. May God bring you peace and comfort in the days to come until you meet again ðŸ™ðŸ»â¤ï¸
Tim McClure
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Many sympathy's to the Cooper family. From little league baseball, church and almost every Sunday afternoon down at Grandma Dodson's house, I have nothing but fond memories of Travis and the Cooper family. May God bless you all.
Bill VanMeter
Thursday, May 11, 2023
I thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carolyn Bowen
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Thoughts and prayers for all the family for comfort during this time of loss.
Carolyn and Jack Bowen
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Chip Mezzaline
Thursday, May 11, 2023
I am sad to hear the news of Coach Cooper’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his Family and loved ones. Travis was such a positive influence in my life as a teenager. I played a season on a baseball team that Travis coached. (Bubba Cooper, Gary Horne, Chris, David Bradley, Bobby Jones, and others that I am unable to recall where on the team. Some of the best memories of my life happened during that summer. I remember the team needed a catcher. I was the guy and in the beginning I was terrible just flat out right terrible at playing the position. Coach Cooper stayed with me though. He brought in Randall Churchman to teach me the ropes and before I knew it I was getting pretty good at the position. Back then at the end of the season not everyone got a trophy. Only one player on the team received a trophy for the year as the best player. I remember we all voted and Gary Horne (Gynn) was the player that was selected by the team as the best on the team and he surely was. Most of us were in the back of Coach Cooper’s truck at the time this trophy selection was going on. Coach Cooper didn’t say anything to me but he looked me in the eye and he handed me a baseball. I will always remember that summer and moment. We lost a good one for sure!
Marita Cooper
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Cooper family - Very sweet guy, loved by many and will surly be missed this side of heaven by all that knew him. He always greeted with a big smile. Praying for comfort and peace that passes all our understanding from God at this great time of need for you all, may the Lord Jesus wrap each of you in his loving arms and hold you all in the coming hours, months, & years, and be reminded there will be a great reunion day! I love you all ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Melissa Craig
Thursday, May 11, 2023
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Roy S Lloyd
Thursday, May 11, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Just ran into Travis at Wal Mart a couple weeks ago and glad I got to talk to him a little bit. He was a mighty fine Husband, Father, Brother and all around Gentleman. Prayers for the family at this time of loss. He is in a much better place Today.
David Bradley
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Saddened to hear of Travis passing. He was as fine a man as I’ve ever known. Praying for the family. Deepest condolences.
Vicki Furstenberg
Thursday, May 11, 2023
It was an honor and a privilege to know Travis - he was a very kind and sweet man…sending prayers, hugs and love to this entire family
Tommy and Vicki Furstenberg
Earl Young
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Cooper family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Travis was such a wonderful person, I always enjoyed working with him at Cloyes and seeing him at Walmart. He was a person that could always brighten your day. May god bless you all.
Brandi
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Praying for comfort and peace for the family.
Alice Anhalt
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Prayer are with his family. I'm sorry for your loss. Travis was a sweet heart. Always enjoyed working with him at Cloyes. It was always a joy to go to Walmart when he worked there. Travis always had a smile on his face. He will be missed!
June Claunch
Thursday, May 11, 2023
So sorry to hear of Travis's passing. He was truly a great man. May God bless the family with comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Bertha and Robert Sutliff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Judy and family, we were sadden to hear of Travis passing. He was a good friend. May our Lord bless each of you and give you comfort.
Rani Schwartz Campbell
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Jay, I’m so very sorry to hear of this sad news. Plz know you and your family are in my thoughts & prayers my friend.
RaniðŸ™ðŸ»
Marsha Pike Donaldson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Judy and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Travis’ passing. I always enjoyed his humor and expertise at the ball field and I especially enjoyed ceramics with both of you! There was always laughter and love when he was around.
Al Neumeier
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
So sorry for your loss
I'll keep your family in our prayers
Don and Vontella Beach
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Don and I are very sorry to learn that Travis has passed from this earth. We enjoyed his company on the golf course. He was a fun golfing buddy. Our prayers are for you to have peace in your hearts. Love to all of you, Don and Vontella
William and Annette Watts
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Travis' passing. Praying for his family. Love to all.
Terri featherston Friemel
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Judy and family so sorry for y'alls loss. My prayers are with you all.
Brenda Knoles
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
So sorry to hear this. Travis was our fave at Walmart. Prayers for you all
Charlene moore
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers for the family
Shawna Canada
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
So heartbreaking to hear this. He was loved by many people. Praying for Judy and the family.
Patty Wilcox
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Prayers for comfort and peace for the whole family. Travis was a wonderful man and a beautiful soul. He will always hold a special place in my heart!
Jennifer Hibbs
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
My thoughts and prayers go out to Ms Judy and her entire family!
Teresa Henson Schluterman
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Jay,Bubba,DeeDee and Pam, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Your Dad was always such a friendly person. When I would go to Walmart to shop. He always greeted me with a smile. He will be greatly missed by all who new him in our community. Sincerely, Andy and Teresa Schluterman
Wayne and Melba Gray
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time!
Veta Lopez
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
My prayers are with the family
Praying that God will put his arms around the family to give them strength and comfort in this time of sorrow
Ronnie & Millissia Jones
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Heaven gained a really good man today! The feeling of loss is so tragic. I know each one of you have so many memories. Share those with all of your loved ones and keep him close to your heart.
Stan & Sandy Hatcher
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Travis’ passing! He was an awesome guy! Lifting you all up in prayer!!
Lorrie Forst Casey
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
I am so sorry to hear this. I loved this man. I have so many memories of him and your mom growing up. Prayers and hugs to all. He will be missed.
Teresa Wells
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Love & Prayers to all his family He was such a kind person and I know he will be missed by so many â¤ï¸ðŸ™
Nora Langley
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Sorry for your loss. He was a good man
Darlette Ewing
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. He was such a great man and will be truly missed. When him and my dad got together, there was never a dry eye in the room. Going to miss his great humor.
James & Shirley Jackson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Travis Cooper,Sr. was a good man. I always enjoy seeing him at Walmart I've missed him every time I go out there.. and you will be missed nothing. Travis was well known good guy. Prayers for the family miss you Travis Cooper Sr..
Mary cope
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Jay and family, so sorry for your loss . My prayers and thoughts are with you and yours .
Jerry Willhite jr
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
I’m so sorry for your loss. I grew up with him as a coach for many years. Always enjoyed talking to him on Facebook as well. Love ya Mr Cooper.
Cleta Pressley
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Judy and rest of the family so sorry for your loss. Travis was always kind and a outstanding man. God bless you all.
Sharon Kirkpatrick
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
So sorry to hear about Travis's passing, he will be missed. Prayers and comfort to the family.
Paula Turner Wiley
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Our deepest condolences to all of you during this difficult time. You will be in our prayers.
Paula and family
Larry and Phyllis Turner
Darlene Friddle Becker
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
So sorrow for the loss of your loved one Travis. He was a kind & helpful man. The Coal Miners museum will always remember his volunteering so much in helping it move forward. I could always depend on both of you. The family will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Conny Evans
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to all of you. Travis was a good person, I always will remember him.
Gary Birge
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember him from my childhood and school years while I was involved in sports and such growing up. He was a good man that I remember fondly.
His family and friends are in my prayers.
Julie and Brien Sharp
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Jay and family - I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace and comfort for you all in the days ahead.
Linda Simon
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
My heartfelt sympathy to Judy and all the family. Travis was a great guy. I never saw him that he didn't have a friendly greeting and a big smile. I am very sorry for your loss.
Johnny Scrivner
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Worked with Travis for many years at cloyes. He is going to be missed. Sorry to hear of his passing. Stay strong Jay. Praying for you guys.
Gary and Michelle Duff
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Bubba sorry for your loss of you dad. Praying that God give you and your family comfort in the days ahead.
Tamela Taylor
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
So sorry to hear of the passing of Travis. He always had a smile on his face and was a blessing to all those he met. My heart goes out to Bubba and all your family.
Celeste Fox
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Jay, Lee, Jacob and the entire Cooper family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Celeste
Adriana Salgado
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
I'm sorry for your lost friends and family. All have u in my prayers.
Adriana Salgado
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Tina Forst
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
So sorry to hear of Travis passing. I always enjoyed working with him at Cloyes. Prayers for the family.
Gina Price
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Travis was such a kind and joyful spirit.
Came to my house several years and served Patty communion.
Enjoyed seeing his always friendly smile while he worked at Walmart.
So sorry for the families loss. I know he will be missed dearly.
Laurene Butler Kennedy
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
My prayers are with the whole family. Sorry for your loss.
Neal Wade
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Jay and Family
You Guys are in our thoughts and prayers, so many childhood memories of Mr Travis and Mr Clayton coaching us and ALWAYS encouraging us. Heaven definitely gained a great Man,
Neal and Tammy Wade
Lori Hudson
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Jay and Family, I sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. He was always upbeat and go out of his way to help. Praying for God's blessing and comfort.
Bud and Becky Inman
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you.