Gerald Cooper

Gerald Dwayne Cooper was born on September 1, 1938 to Howard and Cleo Cooper in Kellyville, Oklahoma at his Grandpa Brannon's house. He passed away on January 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was a heavy machine operator at Anchor Stone for over 30 years. He enjoyed golfing with his grandchildren and especially his best friend, Moe Garcia. He also enjoyed fishing, reading and watching Westerns. He was an avid gardener and took great pride in his azaleas. However, the source of his greatest happiness was spending time with his family.

Gerald was preceded in death by his loving wife, Judith; his parents, Howard and Cleo Cooper; and four siblings, Jack, Fred, Don, and Harvey Cooper.

He is survived by his two daughters, Kimberly Watkins and husband Rick Herron of Broken Arrow, and Kellie McIntosh and husband Eric of Tulsa. Four grandchildren: Brent Carter and wife, Annika Moman; Amanda Bias and husband Jon Taylor; Holli Todd; Erica Carter and wife, Monica. Four great grandchildren: Bryson Turner, Tristan Taylor, Payton Taylor, Tucker Burchette, and Ava Burchette. Three brothers: Lewis Cooper and wife, Vivian; Charles Cooper and wife, Mary; Tommy Cooper and wife, Karol. Two sisters: Katherine Hamilton and Charlotte Yslava, and partner, Gary. And host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at the Triumph Worship Center in Mounds, Oklahoma. Interment will follow at Bixby Cemetery.

Services are under the direction of Dillon Funeral Service and condolences may be shared at www.dilloncares.com