Michael Lewis Cooper

Michael Lewis Cooper

Michael Cooper Obituary

Visit the Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Crossville website to view the full obituary.

Michael Lewis Cooper, age 72, of Crossville, TN, passed away at Cumberland Medical Center on January 11, 2026. 

Mr. Cooper was born on February 19, 1953, in Charleston, WV, son of the late Pete Cooper and Joyce Robinette. 

Michael was a heavy equipment operator and in his later years a full-time minister as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. 

He is survived by wife, Angela Cooper; children, Mitch Cooper (Laura), Melissa Cooper, Michael Lewis Harmon, PJ Harmon, Pamela Harmon; stepchildren, Jeremy Nolette, Gabriel Nolette (Sarah), and Jessica Nolette; and 21 grandchildren. 

In addition to his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his brothers, Randall Cooper and Timothy Cooper; and sister, Bonnie Lou. 

Services are scheduled for Wednesday January 14th at 2 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.3075 Miller Ave, Crossville, TN 

Arrangements and Care provided by Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Bilbrey Funeral Home and Cremation Service - Crossville

76 E. Adams St. P.O. Box 665, Crossville, TN 38555

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