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Ray Cooper Obituary

October 31, 1942 – April 22, 2025 Ray Perry Cooper Jr., 82, of Sweet Home passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Ray left this life leaving fond loving memories with everyone he ever knew. He was an army veteran, avid hunter, loving and devoted husband to Wilma for 48 years, a devoted father to Sharee (Chester) of Dallas, Wayne of Cascadia, Tyler (Kate) of Blue River. He had 9 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. Ray always had a joke for anyone. He loved making people laugh. He also would help anyone in need. In 1984 he survived a logging accident while at work in the timber industry. He lived in Sweet Home most of his life except a short time where he lived in Alaska and his time in the military. He is survived by his wife Wilma of Sweet Home, his children Sharee, Wayne, and Tyler. His grandchildren and great grandchildren, his sister Loretta of Sweet Home. They will truly miss him and continue to love him and remember him fondly in memories. Ray was preceded in death by his father Ray, his mother Era and Sister Grace. Anyone that knew Ray knows they had a true friend, and he will truly be missed by all. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements. www.sweethomefuneral.com.

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Published by KEZI on Apr. 29, 2025.

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Wanda Arms

May 26, 2025

I'm so sorry Wilma and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

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