Gary L. Cooper, 71, Passed away on Saturday, October, 18, 2025 at the Apple Ridge Care Center in Waverly, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Englewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Clinton Animal Shelter and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Gary was born on December 31, 1953 in Missouri to Glen Eldon Cooper, Sr. and Juanita (Harrelson) Cooper.

Gary lived at home with his parents. They enjoyed working on cars, bikes, and lawn mowers. He loved collecting model cars, train sets, guitars, bicycles, etc. He loved his family and enjoyed visiting whenever he had the chance.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents Glen Cooper Sr. and Juanita Cooper, and his brother Glen Eldon Cooper Jr.

Gary is survived by his sister-in-law Mary Lynn Cooper, his aunts, Sharon Harrelson, and Jerene Harrelson, along with many cousins.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.