Ronald “Ronnie” Cooper, 78, passed away January 11, 2018 at home. A visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 20th at Chapel Hill – Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., KCK; with graveside services to follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Ronnie was born January 11, 1940 in KCK to Perry and Elsie Cooper. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1959 and served in the US Air Force Reserves from 1962-66. Ronnie worked as a computer operator for BMA Insurance, Pride Oil, and Truman Medical Center, and retired from a school district as a Special Education paraprofessional. He enjoyed baseball and football, especially the Royals and Chiefs. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his partner, Jim Dougherty.
Ronnie is survived by his brother, Floyd Cooper and his wife Jennie; as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and other family and friends.
Fond memories can be shared with the family at www.chapelhill-butler.com, as arrangements are under the direction of Chapel Hill – Butler Funeral Home, 701 N. 94th St., Kansas City, KS 66112.
