June 29, 1946 - October 15, 2018
In the early morning hours of October 15, 2018, Bro. Clyde Cooper, a faithful servant of God, moved to his eternal Heavenly home. He was born in Washington Parish on June 29, 1946 and was 72 years of age. Bro. Cooper was a carpenter until he accepted God’s call to the ministry on August 21, 1988. Living in the Pine Community for all of his life, Bro. Cooper shared God’s word as pastor for 30 years at many churches throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. He was currently the pastor at Enon Missionary Baptist Church and Serenity Missionary Baptist Church. Through his DVD and online ministry, Mission Burden, the Word spread throughout the world.
Survived by: Wife of 54 years: Gayle Branch Cooper of Pine; Daughter and Son in law: Karen and Earnie Pierce of Tylertown, MS; 3 Sons and Daughters in law: Darron and Jane Cooper, Darryl and Kim Cooper, Clint and Carmen Cooper all of Pine; Granddaughter: Brittney Cooper and Shea Sumrall; 6 Grandsons and Spouses: Brett and Shayla Cooper, Brad and Emily Cooper, Cody and Ameliah Cooper, Hunter Cooper, Trey Cooper and Bethany McGinnis, Chase Cooper; 3 Great-grandchildren: AnnaRae Cooper, Addison Magee Pierce, Slade Sumrall; Brother and Sister in law: Willie and Jeanette Cooper of Pineville, LA; 2 Sisters and Brothers in law: Marcel Graves and Eld. J.W. Graves, Vondell and Jim Pierce; Brother in law and Sister in law: Pat and Cathy Branch; Sisters in law: Sandra Strahan, Faye Branch; Also numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clyde Clifton Cooper and Ruth Mae Cooper Thomas, grandson Drew Pierce, father in law and mother in law Robert and Chinesey Branch, brothers in law Jimmy Branch and Walter Strahan.
Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home Tuesday October 16th from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will continue Wednesday at Forest Haven Missionary Baptist Church (31153 Conrad Seals Road, Franklinton, LA) from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral service will be held in the church at 11:00 am Wednesday with Eld. Doyle Ball, Eld. J.W. Graves and Eld. Richard Magee officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers are his 6 grandsons
His only granddaughter Brittney will serve as an honorary pallbearer.
In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the mission project founded and maintained by Bro. Cooper and Sister Gayle Cooper for many years in an effort to spread God’s Word throughout the world. Memorial donations can be sent to: Mission Burden, 24185 Byrd Road, Franklinton, LA 70438
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