of Searcy, AR
November 25, 1954 - January 7, 2024
Gary Brent Cooper, 69, of Searcy passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born on November 25, 1954 in Palestine, Arkansas to his parents, Gary Bert and Dora Mae Wagner Cooper. Gary was of the Baptist Faith and was a member of the South Heights Freewill Baptist Church and was strong in his faith.
Gary is survived by his wife, Rebecca Sue Cooper; three children, Gary Nicholas (Catrina) Cooper, SR, Greg Allen (Carla) McDonald and Melinda Willbanks; five grandchildren, Gary Nicholas Cooper, JR, Greg Andrew ''Andy'' (Haley) McDonald, Hannah Christine (Blake) McDonald, Jerry Thomas ''JT'' (Cheyenne) Newnum, JR and Mindy LeeAnn (Jeffery) Newnum; eight great grandchildren, Brooklyne, Alexis, Karlee, Wynter, Jaxon, Brenton, Johnathan and Gary N, III; one sister, Beverly (Ricky) Kelly and one sister-in-law, Mary Ann (Daniel) Bergman along with his nieces, nephews and other extended family and many friends.
Gary was a gentleman who loved life and tried to live it to the fullest. He loved being with people and when he met you, he wanted to know everything about you and he would keep on until he did. He loved to hunt and fish, but hunting was his favorite. The greatest love for Gary was his family. He met the love of his life and they were married on April 1, 1989. The times he got to spend with his family were his best and he cherished every bit of it.
Services will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 with Visitation to be held at 10:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00 AM. All services will be held at Roller-Daniel Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Searcy.
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11 Condolence(s)
John(Stephen) Douglass IV and Debbie Douglass
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time, may you all find peace and comfort. God Bless!!! The Douglass'
Beverly Baldridge
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
This really made me so sad to hear Brent had passed away. He was such a dear friend and always so good to me. I know his family will really miss him. Such a sweet guy. Love and prayers to you all.
Lynn Mobbs
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Brent it's been a long time since I saw you. I know you are in no more pain as God has you in his hands. Prayers for your family you leave behind as I know they are hurting. God Bless your family in their time of need of comfort and peace.
Tina Easley Terry
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss
Melinda Gonzalez
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
My heart goes out to the family. Prayers are coming your way.
Mike and Jamie Brigance
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Jamie and I are sending prayers to the entire Cooper family and especially to Coop and Little Coop who we spent lots of time with in the past. We pray that you will find peace and comfort in the memories of what was a wonderful father, grandfather and all around family man! May he rest in peace until we all join him in the good place
Brandon Meadows
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
My deepest condolences for the Cooper family. You all are in my prayers.
Stanley Williams
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Sorry for your lost Cooper
Mark White
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for the Cooper family.
Cindy Cooper
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to the family
Tyler Dunegan
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Cooper family.