James Gary Cooper, Sr.
May 11, 1935 - March 29, 2024

Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home 943 Highway 425 North Monticello, AR 71655 Map & Directions Private Family Graveside Oakland Cemetery N. Hyatt Monticello ,  AR 71655 4/1/2024  Map & Directions   Oakland Cemetery N. Hyatt St Monticello, AR 71655 Map & Directions

James Gary Cooper, Sr., age 88 of Warren, AR, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, March 29, 2024, at his home. He was born May 11, 1935, in Paragould, AR to the late James Roger Cooper and Elaine Allmond Cooper.
Gary was retired from the United States Postal Service and was a very active member and Deacon of First Baptist Church in Warren. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded by his loving wife, Jonnie Elle Dearman Cooper. Gary and his wife enjoyed their retirement camping and following their grandson Tripp in professional swimming activities all over the country. He served in the United States Army National Guard during the Korean War and was a 32nd Degree Mason of the Scottish Rite.
He is survived by a son, Jim Cooper and wife Dorothy of The Woodlands, TX; a daughter, Cindy Cooper of Fort Smith; grandson, Tripp Cooper of The Woodlands, TX; a sister, Rita Kay Cooper of Little Rock; a sister-in-law, Mary Heffner of Cabot; niece and nephews, Chris Reighard, Tommy Heffner, Charles F. “Chuck” Dearman, Jr. and David Dearman; and step-grandchildren, David and Brandon Dunaway, Alexis, Nick and Klayton Dunaway, Katelynn Ashcraft and Fallon Ashley.
There will be a private family graveside service at Oakland Cemetery in Monticello, AR. A visitation will be held from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2024, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. You can sign Gary’s guestbook registry on this page.