LeRoy John Cooper

LeRoy was born October 15, 1942 in Fairland, OK to John Thomas and Rosie (Southerd) Cooper.

Growing up, LeRoy was raised with a strong Christian foundation. He was an avid animal lover and an artist as well. His love for old cars continued through his years. LeRoy always listened to people, never left anyone out and had a real passion for serving his community. Through his volunteer work at the Red Cross, he assisted many with recovery from disasters such as Oklahoma City, 9/11, Katrina and many more. LeRoy was well known and respected in the local community. He was a very caring and compassionate person, and always put the needs of others before his own. A very descriptive and great story teller, he was able to command anyone’s attention and was a natural born leader. He also retired from the Air Force as a Master Sgt. He was a very educated man and through his responsibility became a successful business owner. It was the simple things around him he never took for granted, commenting daily how fortunate and thankful he was. Above all, LeRoy was absolutely devoted to his wife, daughter and grandchildren. He was a man of strong faith, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christ’s love and the beauty and peace that would await him after his passing.

LeRoy is survived by his wife, Elva A. Cooper of Yakima; daughters, Kimberly Walters (James) of N. Carolina; step-daughters, Carrie Noyes of Washington and Christy Bingle (Bo) of Washington; brother, Henry Cooper of Maryland; sister, Bessie Bramlett and her children of Lakewood, WA; grandchildren, Tyler Conrad, Brittany Walters, Dylan Walters, Sarah Noyes, Michael Noyes and granddog, Turbo; great grandchild, Tyelain Chitwood; brother-in-law, Robert Burke; and nephew, Jason M. Burke. He was preceded in death by his father John Thomas Cooper and mother Rosie (Southerd) Cooper.

Viewing will be 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday December 30, 2012 at Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday December 31st at Note of Joy Christian Center, 305 E. “R” Street, Yakima, with burial to follow in West Hills Memorial Park. Langevin-Mussetter Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences may be offered at www.lmfuneralhome.com.