Gerald Wayne Cooper, age 76, of Fairfield, Florida, passed away on January 6, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1948, in Portsmouth, Ohio, a son of Harold (Jack) and Blanche (Fyffe) Cooper.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Denice Garnett (2012).
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 57 years, Marsha Boggs Cooper; son, Kevin Cooper (Bien) of Gastonia, North Carolina; brothers, Don Cooper (Kerry Wills) of Sebastian, Florida, David Cooper (Marsha) of Fairfield, Florida, Jeff Cooper of Oak Hammock, Florida; grandchild, Shannon Garnett of Lexington, Kentucky. As well as 15 beloved nieces and nephews, 15 great-nieces and nephews, 14 great-great nieces and nephews, numerous cousins who are more like brothers and sisters, and many friends in Kentucky and Florida.
Gary was raised in Kentucky and graduated from McKell High School in South Shore, Kentucky. He was a lifelong member of Sunshine Community Church in South Shore, Kentucky. After moving to Florida, he enjoyed joining in their online services, even singing his favorite hymns. He proudly served 2 years in the United States Army, stationed in Vietnam where he earned two Purple Hearts. After an honorable discharge from the Army, he worked at many occupations, carpenter, owner of the B & C Market, owner of Cooper Dairy Distributor, and Florida Pest Control. He enjoyed a game of golf and was an avid woodworker. After retirement, he opened a stall in the local Flea Market to sell his wooden puzzles and signs. He had a personality that enjoyed interacting with people. He was an outgoing and fun-loving person. He was a devoted fan of the University of Kentucky sports and enjoyed hearing that his neighbors mentioned his blue driveway gate, with the UK logo, when giving directions.
A memorial service will be held at 11 A.M. Monday, May 19, 2025, at Sunshine Community Church in South Shore, Kentucky, with Kenny Fox officiating. Inurnment will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Northeast in Greenup, Kentucky. A gathering of family and friends will be at the church on Monday from 10 A.M. until the service hou
