Kenyon Cody Cooper

Kenyon Cody Cooper, 29, of Boerne, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on the evening of Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Kenyon was born on September 4, 1995, in San Antonio, Texas. He was a one-of-a-kind person, known for his loving heart, sense of humor, and passionate approach to life. He lived with intense creativity and willpower, pouring his whole self into everything he loved.
He attended Boerne schools and was a graduate of Champion High School. The highlight of that experience for him was his Welding & Fabrication class led by Dorman Vick, where his mechanical ingenuity was fostered, and he built some impressive machines. That mechanical talent was a throughline of his life-in everything from cars to tech to 3D printing.
Kenyon went "all in" on everything he loved. His hobbies were as bold and varied as he was: As a child, he became obsessed with rollercoasters after playing Rollercoaster Tycoon. Not only did he create some legendary virtual theme parks, but at around the age of 8, he began building a real-life rollercoaster using plywood and power tools. The final product towered about 12 feet tall, and he convinced his younger cousin Cali to get in a wheelbarrow and take a test ride on it.
He also enjoyed memorabilia and collectibles-at a young age, he had an avid coin collection, and later, he collected knives and came to really enjoy the show Storage Wars. He combined this interest with his gift of understanding machines and technology. He was a talented tech tinkerer who modded Xboxes in childhood and more recently, began 3D printing and laser engraving many detailed and sophisticated projects.
Kenyon also had a lifelong love of cars. He was highly knowledgeable about different types and features of cars, and great at improving their sound systems and detailing them to perfection. He and his dad spent time fixing up cars together, creating
memories and learning side-by-side. In recent years, he and his dad developed a love for Tesla, and Kenyon took great pride in his Model 3-keeping it as pristine as the day he bought it.
Kenyon had an unforgettable sense of humor. He loved shows like Family Guy, The Simpsons, and SpongeBob SquarePants, and in childhood he cracked up his sister and cousins with his impersonation of SpongeBob's laugh. As his parents reflect on the time they spent with him in adulthood, those moments are filled with a lot of laughing together.
He also had a playful, competitive streak. As a kid, he was great at guitar and Guitar Hero. As a teen, he was known for dominating Halo and Call of Duty-a juggernaut, some would say. He enjoyed scary movies and action shows, and he had a natural way with children-especially his cousin Daniel's kids, Bella and Chase, whom he loved spending time with while he lived in Houston. True to form, Kenyon knew how to turn on the charm. In his twenties, he became quite the flirt and ladies' man, dating some wonderful women who brought out different sides of him and whom his family genuinely enjoyed getting to know. When his dad once asked what kind of women he liked, Kenyon-without missing a beat-replied, "The kind that like me."
One of Kenyon's most joyful adventures was ghostbusting. A few years ago, he and two friends formed a squad called Lone Star Paranormal and began filming YouTube videos of their investigations into unexplained phenomena. The camaraderie, creativity, and shared sense of mission made for some of his favorite memories.
Kenyon also had some active hobbies. As a child, he participated in tee-ball, baseball, and karate, and enjoyed playing outside in his backyard on the trampoline, slip and slide, and playground and treehouse that his father built. In more recent years, he had become intensely passionate about weight training and had just begun MMA and karate classes. He took meal prepping seriously and transformed his physique, becoming incredibly fit and focused.
That same dedication extended to the quiet, more tender parts of his life. Just like he was with children, Kenyon had a natural ease with animals and a gentle, grounded way of interacting with them. He adored dogs-especially his beloved, hyper dog, Nugget.
Kenyon faced more physical challenges than most people knew. He was born with some health issues and lived with chronic pain throughout his life. But he took this in stride and used willpower and discipline to push through limitations, continuing to pursue what he loved.
Despite everything he carried, Kenyon found joy in many things-his passions, his projects, and the people he loved. He was someone who could lose himself in a hobby with laser focus and still light up at a family group text or a spontaneous hangout. He also held a personal faith in God, and just a day before his passing, he shared a vision of seeing his grandfather as an angel-a moment his family now holds close.
Kenyon's interests were eclectic and ever evolving, each one reflecting his intense curiosity, discipline, and sense of wonder. He had a special fondness for self-improvement and could often be found deep in some new online course-earning or working towards certifications in everything from CPR to massage therapy to real estate. It was all part of his drive to keep growing, trying new things, and mastering whatever caught his attention next. He was complex, sensitive, witty, and deeply loved by those who knew him.
He is survived by his devoted parents, Duke and Dawn Cooper-who were uniquely suited to be his; his loving sister, Danielle Cooper; and his ever-energetic companion, Nugget. He is also survived by his grandmother Mary Love; his grandparents Len and E.H. Cooper; Aunt Colleen; Uncle Thurman; Uncle Graydon; cousins Daniel, Brandon, Hattie, Cali, and Koby; and many other loving members of the Cooper, Love, and Serrata clan, who were deeply involved in his life. His family takes solace in the extraordinary life they shared and in the joy Kenyon brought into the world.
A celebration of Kenyon's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, at The Creek Restaurant in Boerne, Texas. The memorial will be informal-just as Kenyon would have wanted-and guests are encouraged to wear their loudest, silliest graphic T-shirts in his honor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The John Ritter Foundation for Aortic Health, which raises awareness and supports research to prevent aortic dissections-a condition that affects ~2% of the population but often goes undiagnosed. Kenyon's passing was due to complications from a known ascending aortic aneurysm, and we hope his story can help others seek preventive care.
In keeping with his generous spirit, Kenyon had elected to be an organ and tissue donor. Through that decision, he was able to help improve-or even save-the lives of up to 75 people.
Kenyon made the world more thoughtful, fun, and unmistakably his own. We will miss him every day, and we will love him always.