Hercule Cooper

Hercule Cooper was born on February 9, 1947, to the late James Cooper and Flossie Cooper Walker in Prattsville, Arkansas. He was the oldest of 7 children. He was raised in the Davis Creek Community by his grandparents, the Late Levi and Philistine (Lambert) Cooper. He attended school in the Malvern school district and graduated from AA Wilson High School. He later participated in AM&N College (now the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff) (UAPB), graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics.

On June 26, 1970, he was joined in holy matrimony to Nona Jean Ollison (who preceded him in death). God sanctioned their union in heaven and was a beautiful example of Love and Faithfulness to inspire all. To this union, five children were born. He united with Davis Creek Missionary Baptist Church in Prattsville, Arkansas, at an early age, and he played a significant role in the church. I was proud to act as the Sunday School Superintendent. However, he was separated from the church for a short period of time due to work. When he returned, he came back ready to continue his service. He was a member of the Usher Board, Mass Choir, President of the Brotherhood, served as a teacher for the Adult Sunday School Class, served as a youth advisor, and Vice President of the Davis Creek Community Club. He was always ready and willing to do his part when it came to his beloved Davis Creek. It was said that Herk was always at the church, whenever the doors were open." Following in his grandfather's footsteps."

Hercule was the true example of a Family man. He lived to take care of his family. He worked a host of other substantial jobs, including being employed by W.R. Witt Stephens on his family farm in Prattsville, and even worked for a short period for ARKLA Gas Company (now Centrepoint Energy). Then he started working for Reynolds Metal Company and worked from 1974 until 2000 when the company closed, he then transitioned to Alco Rolling Plant where he retired due to health reason after 40 years of service.

Those completing the journey before him include his wife Nona Jean Cooper, parents Mother Flossie Walker (Wyman "Buster" Walker Sr.), Father James Cooper, Grandparents Levi & Philistine Cooper, Timothy & Beatrice Cooper, one brother Robert Coleman, two sons, Leslie Todd Cooper, and Hercule Cooper Jr. and one grandson Hercule Cooper, III, Several Aunts and Uncles.

He leaves behind a beautiful legacy of memories etched in the hearts of his children forever, Monica (David) Jenkins, Becky Cooper, and Adrian (La Toya) Cooper, all of Malvern. Brothers Wayman (Edie) Walker Jr., of Watervliet, NY, Kenny Walker (Priscilla) of Troy, NY, Charles (Kathleen) Walker of Lewes, Delawares, Alfred Cooper, Hillman, Michigan, Albert Cooper, Saginaw, Michigan, Stacey (Oralia) Cooper, Seaside, Oregon, Sisters Phyllis Walker, of Troy NY, Lillian (Roderick) Middleton of Myrtle Beach SC. Betty (Clearance) Mitchell of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, Mary Ann Cochran of Flint, Michigan, Jean Blackmon, Houston, TX., Lynda Cooper-Harvey, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Eleven grandchildren, Cameron (Paige) Cooper of St. Peters, MS, Myesha Langston, Blair Gatlin, Madison Vaden, Adaveion Jenkins, Allyson Gatlin, Kahlen Cooper, Alexis Jenkins, Adryan Cooper, Maekya Cooper and Nailynn Cooper, all of Malvern Ar., and three great-grandchildren, Malachi Reed, Jaxtyn Olds all of Malvern Ar., and Elias Cooper of St. Peters, MS. "Special Cousins" Rachel Thompson, Little Rock, Ar., Carolyn Robinson, and Frankie Robinson of Prattsville Ar., Juanita McNutt of Forrest City, Ar. and Jeffrey Cooper, of Redfield Ar. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-laws, and sisters-in-laws, also a host of other relatives and friends, and his beloved church family. Jean Blackmon, Houston, TX., Lynda Cooper-Harvey, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Ten grandchildren, Cameron (Paige) Cooper of St. Peters, MS, Myesha Langston, Blair Gatlin, Madison Vaden, Adaveion Jenkins, Allyson Gatlin, Kahlen Cooper, Alexis Jenkins, Adryan Cooper, Maekya Cooper and Nailynn Cooper, all of Malvern Ar., and three great-grandchildren, Malachi Reed, Jaxtyn Olds all of Malvern Ar., and Elias Cooper of St. Peters, MS. "Special Cousins" Rachel Thompson, Little Rock, Ar., Carolyn Robinson, and Frankie Robinson of Prattsville Ar., Juanita McNutt of Forrest City, Ar. and Jeffrey Cooper, of Redfield Ar. A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, brothers-in-laws, and sisters-in-laws, also a host of other relatives and friends, and his beloved church family.

The visiation will be held on Friday, November 07, 2025, from  5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 08, 2025, at 1:00 pm, at Davis Creek Baptist Church, 192 County Road 447, Prattsville, AR 72129.

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Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.