Gary Allen Cooper, 87, of Salem, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in Salem, Missouri. Gary was born June 19, 1938 to Charles Edward and Verna Mae (Halbrook) Cooper.
Funeral Service was November 15, 2025, at Salem First Baptist Church. Burial with Military Honors was in the Miner Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri.
Gary is survived by his loving wife: Verna Cooper of Salem, MO; children: Kim Cooper of Salem, MO, Gary John Cooper and wife Gabby of Fairview Heights, IL, and Tammy Barrett and husband Mark of Andover, KS; sister: Beverly Millsap and husband Eugene of Salem, MO; sister-in-law: Patsy Cooper of Salem, MO; grandchildren: Robert Cooper and wife Sally Jo, Matthew Cooper, Andrew Cooper and wife Courtney, Brett Barrett, and Aaron Barrett; great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Vivian, Wallace, and Amelia; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and dear friends.
Preceding him in death were his parents: Charles and Verna (Halbrook) Cooper; infant sister: Barbara Sue Cooper; and brother: Johnny Cooper.
