of Weiner, AR
July 7, 1938 - August 13, 2024
Charles A. Cooper, 86, of Weiner died Tuesday, August 13th at NEA Hospital. He was born July 7, 1938 at Weiner to James Celestus & Ruth (Ingram) Cooper. He had been a farmer and was currently a skilled grain truck driver, even at his age. He lived a full & joyful life, enjoying dancing, hunting, fishing, gardening & playing beanbag baseball for the Weiner Senior Cardinals team. Charlie was quick to make new friends wherever he went.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law, Jack & Gladys Blair; his siblings-in-law, Sonny & Glenda Exum and niece, Shari Jean Exum.
Charles is survived by his wife of 63 years, Gloria Jean (Blair); one daughter, Hope Cooper of Horseshoe Bend; one grandson, Kenton Cooper-Gulley (Zoie Tyler); one sister, Wilma Forrest of Jonesboro and one brother, James N. (Betty Carol) Cooper of Jonesboro. He is also survived by nephews, Keith (Paula) Reddmann, Kevin (Ronda) Reddmann, Jay Cooper, Jennifer (Brian) Payton, Eddie (Tammy Lisko) Exum, Whit (Bradley) Walls and several grand-nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, August 16th at 10am to 12pm at First Christian Church, 223 Kingshighway, Weiner, with military honors at noon, followed by a graveside service at Oak Grove Cemetery in Weiner with Pam Hogue officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jordan Reddmann, Logan Reddmann, Whit Walls, Jody Dale Cooper, Darrell Greeno and Robb Merrill.
Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Reddmann, Kevin Reddmann, Jay Cooper, Eddie Exum, Larry Joe Cooper, Scott Matthews, Miles James and Rob Gunter.
Lasting memorials can be made to the Weiner Fire Department, 101 N Washington, or the First Christian Church, 223 Kingshighway, Weiner, AR. 72479
So sorry to hear of Charles passing. Praying for the family.
I am so sorry for the loss of sweet Charles!! I always enjoyed a dance or two with him , a few years ago. He was always at the Amagon dance and Silver Moon!!!! Loved dancing a two girl swing with him, as that was one of his specialties.. praying for his sweet wife and family
So very sorry to hear about Charles. I am gonna say prayers for Gloria. Hope, James & Wilma. With deepest sympathy!
Such a good guy, raised a great daughter. Wish I had known him better
Some of my early memories include Charles. He was a “big kid” and therefore worthy of attention. I saw him occasionally when I went to Weiner, and he just never seemed to age. I know he will be greatly missed by family and friends. My sympathy and prayers to all of them, and especially to Gloria.
Our deepest condolences and Prayers from Cindy and Doug!
Sorry for your loss
Taken way to soon
God Speed Charles from Ward Country Dance say hay to Kern and Sonny
Prayers for your family and may God hold you in his arms
Prayers for your family and may God hold you in his arms
Mr. Charles you will be greatly missed by all. The Rice Festival will not be the same without you there. Rest In Peace. Love Donna Siddons
I will always hold a place in my heart for Charles. One of the kindest and most humble souls I’ve ever known. I consider myself blessed to have known him and his precious wife Jean. Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers for her and his family. Love ya Charles!
Our Community has had a Great loss! Mr Charles set the standard for all our young men, I pray they take heed!! His family is in our thoughts and prayers . Fly High Mr. Charles.How Beautiful Heaven must be
We will miss Charles' gentle spirit and his infectious smile. He was a special person. Love and hugs to Jean.
The true definition of a loyal friend to so many, we loved Mr Charles and we love Ms Jean too, may God bless you both
Sorry for your loss, I really liked Charles. He was always so friendly and uplifting, such a blessing in so many people’s lives. He will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss love and prayers to you all.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for you.
Sorry to hear about Charles prayers for Gloria Cooper and Hope Cooper and the rest of the Family Eugene Birdsong
Mr.Charles was a really good friend to me and he always had a smile on his face and he played with my 10 year old every time we met up at riceland waiting in line to get loaded or unloaded. He tought me alot about hauling grain . We will miss him .
Deepest sympathy Cecil Ann
I’m going to be out of state until next week and unfortunately can’t make it home to sugar your cheek, Uncle Charles. But I love you and I’ll celebrate you on our birthday every year. And I know I’ll see you again someday. Sending hugs to Gloria Jean & Hope. Sure wish I could be there with y’all.
So sorry for your loss. We will truly miss Charles, ( my cousin ).
So sorry to hear this, prayers for all his families & many friends
We have enjoyed dancing with Charles and his wife for years- especially watching Charles dancing skillfully with 2 or more women at a time!
My prayers are with the family. A very good man and friend to so many and I am privileged to have known him.
Prayers foe the family,he was a great guy,and always had a smile on his face.He will be missed immensely.