of Wynne, AR
August 3, 1959 - February 9, 2025
John Stanford Cooper, 65, of Wynne, Arkansas passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Perry (J.P.) and Mary Louise Cooper in Memphis, Tennessee on August 3,1959. John grew up on his family's farm in Parkin, Arkansas and graduated from Parkin High School.
On January 14, 1984, he married the love of his life, Kimberly Hicks and together they built a life rooted in family, faith, and farming. John dedicated his life to agriculture, farming rice, soybeans, milo and wheat, a passion he carried from childhood. He began a career alongside farming in the banking industry at First State Bank, later becoming Evolve Bank and was a 2006 graduate from Barret School of Banking before joining Helena National Bank which later became Partners Bank.
Beyond his work, John was a leader in the farming community. He actively served on the board of Partners Bank and Riceland Foods. Formerly he was a member of the United Soybean Board, Arkansas Soybean Board, Riceland in Depth, and USA Rice Council, he served as chairman of the Cross County FSA County Committee and was a former president of Cross County Farm Bureau. He was a Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers and Dupont Young Leader. In 1997 he was honored as Cross County Farm Family of the Year.
John was hard working, kind, and had a giving heart. He was known for his sense or humor by those closest to him, and to all with his unwavering dedication to his family. He passed down his love of agriculture, his generosity, and a heart of gold to those who knew him.
John was preceded in death by his grandparents The Rev and Mrs. Stan Maxey and Mr. and Mrs. James C. Cooper; Parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.P and Louise Cooper of Parkin, Arkansas; brother, James P. (Jim) Cooper; and sister, JoAnn Gower.
He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Kimberly Cooper, his two sons, Jonathan Cooper, Paul Cooper and wife, Tiffany and two beloved grandchildren, Kennedy and Corbyn Cooper, all of Wynne. He is also survived by his sister, Bettye Kelly, of Vicksburg, Mississippi and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Memphis, Arkansas on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 10-12. There will be a private burial ceremony for the family at a later date.
The family requests that any memorials be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the charity of donor's choice.
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31 Condolence(s)
Robert Adams
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Dear Kim
So sorry to hear of John's passing. I sang your wedding with his brother Jim years ago
I have been trying to get in touch . please email me when you can. My condolences again to you and the boys
Larry and Jo Wright
Monday, March 17, 2025
Kim, Sorry to hear about John’s passing. Have not been around that area for many years but John and you and your families were great friends .Didn’t hear about this until today March 17th. May God be with you and your family.
Becky Baldwin Chisem
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Kim and family,
We hug you in our hearts.
We've known you and your family all our lives.
John was a great guy.
We love y'all
Larry
Becky
Karen and Keith
Dennis Smith
Friday, February 21, 2025
Kim I'm so sorry to hear about John my prayers going out to you and your family
Malinda & Irwin Burton
Monday, February 17, 2025
Thoughts and prayers for the family. May you all find comfort in the memories and love he left in your hearts.
God Bless You All,
Clint & Emily Workman
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Paul & Tiffany, we are so sorry for your loss. We have been (and will continue to) praying for you all.
Danette Morrow
Saturday, February 15, 2025
Kim I'm so sorry to hear about John Ino you Johnathan and Paul will miss him so much My thoughts and Prayers are with You and Your Family
Brooks Turner
Friday, February 14, 2025
Kim, I’m so sorry for your loss of John, it was such a delight for me getting to know you both at the Parkin CoOp many years ago
Keith Morris
Friday, February 14, 2025
Kim and family,
I'm so sorry to hear the sad news about John. He was a great family man, a great pillar of the community, and a great person to me during my years working at the FSA Office in Wynne. Sending prayers and thoughts to you and your family, and I will continue to pray for everyone during this difficult time.
Rhonda Davidson-Pierce
Friday, February 14, 2025
Condolences to your family.
Janet Grafton
Friday, February 14, 2025
I just now discovered that John passed away! I am so very sorry and am thinking of you all!
Janet Grafton
Todd Wilson
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Very sorry to hear of John’s passing. He was a leader in agriculture and an upstanding family man. He was always kind to me during my time at the Wynne newspaper. Prayers for the family.
Sandra Matthews
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Sorry for your loss. Prayers to Kim and family
Terry and Patty Beggs
Thursday, February 13, 2025
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Cooper was very a kind man.
Suzanne McDermott
Thursday, February 13, 2025
I am so sorry to have this news. My prayers are with you and yours. It's been so long since I have seen you both, and I loved having sweet Jonathan in my class. I think of you often, Kim, with regards to him. I will hold you close in my heart during this time. Suzanne
Farah Simmons
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Prayers for you and your family Kim!
Rickey Stutts And Lisa Stutts
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. John Cooper. Prayers for the family.
Carmen and Linda Pitcher
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Kim, we are so saddened to hear of John's passing. Much love and prayers to you and the boys!
Brooks Turner
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Kim, I’m so sorry for your loss of John, it was such a delight for me getting to know you both at the Parkin CoOp many years ago
Tony Wells
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Our Deepest Condolences to the Cooper family.
We will lift you all in our prayers.
Earle Baptist Church
Lamar Rolland
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Kim and family, our heartfelt thoughts and prayers be with you all for peace, comfort, and wonderful memories. I love you and yours.
Janice Ruston
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Kim I am so sad to hear about John. He was a great man. My prayers are with you and the family.
Larry Williams
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Kim I’m so sorry about John. He was a great guy.
Donna Simpson Hampton
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Kim I'm so very sorry to hear about John. We are keeping you and the kids in our prayers. May you lean on God during this time and find peace and comfort through your lifetime of memories. Sending love and prayers for all of you.
Jeff and Donna Sisk
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
So sorry to hear about John’s passing. Sending prayers to the family.
Dennis Stephens
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Kim, our prayers are with you and the entire family. May God provide comfort as he wraps his loving arms around his children.
Doll Maxwell
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Shirley Moore
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Kim, Jonathan, and Paul, I am so sorry about John. He was a great guy and will be missed by so many.
Gary Harlow
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
prayers for the family. Saddened to hear this. John was a good guy and I know you will all miss him,
May the Lord comfort you at this time and the times to come.
Teddy Moore
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
So sorry to hear about John passing. Kim praying for you and your family.
James Brown
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
I’m so sorry for your loss Kim I will keep you in my prayers