Roy Cooper
September 17, 1944 ~ August 31, 2019
Roy Cooper, 74, Mooresville, passed away peacefully at home August 31, 2019. Roy was born September 17, 1944, in Tennessee, to the late Travis and Mae (Brown) Cooper.
Roy enjoyed hard work and had been part owner of Adonna Brick for 20 years. He also worked for the Operators Union #103 for 30 years. Roy was a member of the Ace Coon Club, Indiana Hookers Bass Club, and Good Shepherd Baptist Church. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, and mushroom hunting. He was a regular at livestock auctions and always enjoyed being around farm animals. Roy always enjoyed his daily visits at Morgan’s Café and visiting with his friends. His grandchildren were always a top priority. Roy’s quiet and gentle manner will be fondly remembered by his loving family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Everette Cooper.
Survivors include his wife, Rene (Smith) Cooper, to whom he was united in marriage June 14, 1997; children, Randall (Lois) Cooper of Kentucky, David Cooper of Kentucky, and Linda Cooper of Tennessee; step-children, Scott Ryan (Angela) Burke of Avon and Kacey (Chad) Small of Thorntown; brother, David Cooper of Brownsburg; sister, Mary Smith of Danville; nine grandchildren, one great grandchild and one on the way.
A private Celebration of Roy’s Life will be held. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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My bond with Rene and Roy was a bond that did not require us to be blood family members it was a Gift that God gave us years ago and my family will always stand strong with Rene and honor Roy’s memory.
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Our condolences to the Cooper family from all of Roy’s friends at Ace Coon Club. Always enjoyed Roy’s company. He will certainly be missed.
No one knows the love a daughter has for her daddy. No time, no distance, no one, can ever take that love away. Nor should words dare dispute. I had a long talk with my father well before the infirmity struck his body and mind. We talked of heaven, and that great reunion day. A day we both agreed is soon coming. This is the day we spoke of, and he would want everyone to hear our words. We agreed that this is the day we will TRULY see each other; that reunion day in heaven. A day when the infirmities, and the weaknesses of this flesh are buried. The body dead, and we all in heaven, perfect, as God created us to be. No insecurity, no mention of past failings, and no weariness of flesh. A day we will all be together in the perfection of which was our heavenly Father’s original design. This will be the grandest of days, and my father would all but desire you be there with him in heaven. We laughed at how glorious it will be to talk, and fellowship with no imperfections of this worldy body. No longer will we wear this old coat; weak and sinful, but a heavenly, glorious, and perfect coat we will wear as we all set at the table together, amen. ~Matthew 22
He loved to go to the hunts..
Our life was a happy one..I suspose the happiest he had ever been. Our home was filled with love and laughter.and our grandchildren made it so wonderful. His last days were sent with lots of love and saying our good bye. He knows with no doubt he was loved here.. My heart will never be the same.God blessed us with 3 years to not leave things unsaid.no regrets .He told me where he would be waiting..and he loved me beyond anything in this world..I knew that.but its good i have those memories to get through the dark days.. I will miss every minute.ߒ”
For my cousin, I too know that we will meet again on that glorious day when God calls me home. Praying for all your family !! It ‘s not goodbye, but I will see you later. Gary Cooper
Rene I’m so sorry for your loss. Roy was a good man who loved his family. I know you all will miss him very much. May he rest in peace.
I think you know how fond Roy was of you. What great times we had. Lake memories were the best time…
We had a great life..He died happy …
We are so grateful for Roy and how he led our family always giving thanks to the Lord. Roy always was welcoming and loving to family and friends. I feel so blessed my children, husband, mother in law, and I had such a great person in the center of our family. He always wanted family to be around and I will fondly remember the way he would say, “What’s your hurry, why are you leaving so soon?” when we would try to leave to go home on Sunday evenings. He instilled an interest of gardening and love for farm animals in his grandkids. He showed up every chance he had for the kids. He will be missed dearly and fondly remembered.
Always looked forward to seeing Roy at church. I’m blessed because of his compassion to follow Christ.
We celebrate Roy.what a sweet time..Just as he wanted..all his favorites. Comfort food… over 60 ppl. 1 man got saved ptl… many stories to comfort me.Roy loved ppl. And he was so easy to live with. He loved life.and fought to live. Knowing he is in no more suffering and with jesus. Letting him go was hard.saying my last words.go find your mama..And that kiss..for ever in my heart
I will miss him every second…He was my everything.
Thank you…
He was the best
Sorry you couldnt make up to see him or his celebration.. it helped me . To go forward as í had promised
This is extremely late.. but I wanted to say a few things about my Papaw. For as long as i can remember, papaw was always my best friend. My #1 fan. We went everywhere together. Auctions, car shows, church, anywhere he was allowed to take me, i was going. He bought me my first guitar, my very own baby goat (who actually passed away shortly after papaw did) anything i ever wanted. all i had to do was ask. He taught me how to fish, how to garden, how to talk to god. (i’d say hunt but i would never go because i loved animals) but now i wish i would have gone at least once. i’m sure he had some great stories. I miss him so much. After he went to be with the big man, everything just kind of fell apart for me. One regret i have, is not coming around more often. It’s something i can’t change, and HAVE to live with forever. The last thing we ever said to each other was I love you. and that is something I CAN live with. forever missing you – ❤️ߔ¥ your queen