He is survived by his wife, Ada Kessler of the home; a daughter, Debbie Kessler of Fort Smith; three stepsons, Robert Cooper of Idaho, Tom Cooper of Rudy, and John Cooper of Stamps; a brother, Joe Kessler of Checotah, OK; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at Gill Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.
The family will visit with friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, February 26, 2016 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren.
