Thomas Dewayne Cooper was born on January 10, 1940, in Stigler, Oklahoma to Douglas and Ruth (Gray) Cooper. He passed away on March 6, 2025, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, at the age of 85.
He is survived by:
His son DeWayne Cooper of Stigler, OK; His daughters Alicia Holley of Lindsay, OK; Susie Reynolds and husband, Ron, of Glendale, TX; His grandchildren Keith Antley, Angie Peden, Brian and Stephanie Reynolds, Robyn Haubold, Jarrod and Crystin Holley, Brooklynn Cooper, and Brittany Cooper; His great-grandchildren Claire, Declan, Harlow, Tuff, Brayden, Carmen, Greyson, Brooke, and CiCi; His good friend Darryl Colwell of Stigler, OK Numerous nieces, nephews and relatives
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda (Redden) Cooper; his son, Jamie Antley; his granddaughter, Bailey Cooper; his parents, Douglas and Ruth Cooper; his son-in-law, Jim Holley; and a special cousin, Linda Colwell.
Thomas graduated from Stigler High School in 1959. He attended Okmulgee Tech and worked many years for Allen Canning Company until his retirement.Thomas enjoyed hunting, attending auctions and collecting antiques. He was a proud member of the Choctaw Nation. He loved his family and will be missed dearly.
Obituary Provided by Mallory Martin Funeral Home.