Stephen Cooper

Stephen Gail Cooper, age 74 of Clarkson, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1947 in Springfield, Missouri the son of the late Emanuel and Ola Fortner Roberts. Stephen was a hard-working man who put is family first, especially his children. He was proud to coach his sons' sports teams. In his spare time, he enjoyed body building, fishing and anything outdoors. Left to honor his memory are, his two sons, Sean Cooper and his wife Tandy and Michael Anthony "Tony" Cooper, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, one brother, Donald Cooper and his wife Linda and two sisters, Brenda Vincent and her husband Dewey and Mary F. Cooper. Aside from his parents, Stephen was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Roberts and his companion, Delores Similey. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Watson & Hunt Funeral Home in Leitchfield. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the family to assist with final expenses. Watson & Hunt Funeral Home is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Cooper. Share your messages of condolence for the family of Stephen Gail Cooper and sign his virtual guestbook by visiting www.watsonhuntfuneral.com.