Harold Dean Cooper

Harold Dean Cooper, age 80, passed away October 28, 2026 in Tuscaloosa. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2026 in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Cooper; parents, Pauline Hill Cooper and Jewell Carroll Cooper; several brothers; and one sister.

He is survived by his sons, Chris Cooper (Carrie) and John Cooper (Kim); sister, Sandra Paskvan; grandchildren, Christopher Cooper, Jr. (Caroline), Nathan Cooper, and J.C. Cooper; and great-grandson, Henry Dean Cooper.

Harold proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1970 and was honorably discharged. Throughout his life, he was a hardworking and dedicated businessman who also spent time working in the construction industry. He was a member of Arcadia Methodist Church in Paducah, Kentucky, where he was part of the church community. Above all, he was a devoted husband, father, and Grampy who cherished his family. He will be remembered for his hard work, dedication, and love for those closest to him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.