Memorial services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 3rd, at Bright-Holland Funeral Home.
Mr. Cooper, the son of Loyd Orval Cooper & Gladys Cameron Cooper, was born Oct. 7, 1937, in DeKalb, TX.
He was stationed at Fort Polk during his time with the military. His career with Western Electric in Dallas spanned more than 30 years before his retirement.
Loyd was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Grand Lodge of Texas. He was active with Pioneers, a volunteer network.
Survivors include his wife, Neita Ayers Cooper, children, Pamela Yarbrough & Marty Estes, and Leslie Ashley & husband Glenn, several grandchildren, and two brothers, Joe Mac Cooper & wife Sandy, and Douglas Gale Cooper along with a number of nieces & nephews and a host of friends.