Ralph Cooper

May 14, 1944 - January 10, 2019

Ralph Gayle Cooper, 74, Sentinel, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Thursday, January 10, 2019 in Clinton, Oklahoma. He was born on May 14, 1944 in Sentinel, Oklahoma to Ralph and Bernice (Moore) Cooper Sr. Ralph grew up and attended school in Sentinel, Oklahoma, graduating from Sentinel High School in 1962. After high school Ralph went to college and completed one year, then he enlisted in the United States Army on September 14, 1967. He met and married Wanda on January 16, 1987 she preceded him in death on July 19, 2016. Ralph loved his family especially his grandchildren. He had a love of hauling down the road while rodeoing. Ralph's smile was contagious, you couldn't help but smile around him. He also was very fond of his pet spider monkey. Ralph was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sentinel, Oklahoma and a member of the Cordell Rodeo Club. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include: 4 Children: Cliff Turner & wife Christy of Rocky, OK Mark Turner & wife Velda of Cordell, OK Misty Neeley & husband Tony of Del City, OK BB Waugh & husband Lyle of Sentinel, OK Grandchildren: Laura, Haley , Bryan, Manuel, Matthew, Zeke, James, Billy, Aaron, Rowdy and Sage 2 Great Grandchildren: Zoe and Axel Brother: Billy Cooper & wife Kathy of Amarillo, TX Sister ~in ~law: Kathie Hines of Boydville, OK Preceded in death by his Parents: Ralph and Bernice and his Wife: Wanda Cooper Funeral Service: 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2019 First Baptist Church Sentinel, Oklahoma Interment: Sentinel Cemetery Sentinel, Oklahoma