Gary Joe Cooper

Gary Joe Cooper, 68, of Terre Haute, Indiana, passed away on February 17, 2021 at his residence. Gary was born on December 7, 1952 to Byron Fenton Cooper and Patricia (Long) Cooper Rushing. Gary was raised by his mother and step-father, John Rushing, after his father's passing. Gary retired from Columbia House and also worked for Thiemans. He is survived by his three children; Scott Cooper, Jamie Gregory (Clint), and Kristyn Cooper (Lawrence Chapa); grandchildren, Maddie Scott, Jenna Cooper, Jason Cooper, Steven Gregory, Jeffery Gregory, Lilly Gregory, Lauren Maxwell, Kaylin Chapa, and Kylie Chapa; great grandchildren, Marcey Gregory and Landry Gregory; one brother Dan Cooper; along with one nephew, Matt Cooper and one niece, Jenny Cooper. He enjoyed woodworking, boating, camping, riding his custom golf cart, playing guitar, listening to music and spending time with his family and friends. Gary never met a stranger and was the life of the party. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Mike Cooper and sister-in-law Mary. Visitation will be held on February 23, 2021 from 11am to 1 pm at the Roselawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 1pm. Burial to follow at Black (Southern Vigo County) Cemetery. Roselawn Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences can be made at www.roselawnfuneralhome.net.