Justin Craig Cooper

Graveside services for Justin Craig Cooper, of Fort Towson, Okla., were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 at Sobol Cemetery in Sobol, Okla. Justin passed away Aug. 18, 2022, at the age of 66.

Justin Craig Cooper was born on Feb. 5, 1956 in Hugo, Okla., the son of Cleo Clinton Cooper and Betty (Heddlesten) Cooper. He was preceded in death by his father, Cleo “Blue” Clinton Cooper and a nephew.

Justin spent his early life in the Air Force, joining in 1975, traveling to different parts of the world and going wherever duty called him. He was a proud veteran, retiring after 20 years of service in 1995. Justin then returned home to Fort Towson to be around his family. He began working at Walmart in the garden center, he was a friendly face and worked there for more than 18 years. In Justin’s free time

he enjoyed many things –– sitting on the porch watching the animals while drinking his Pepsi, bailing hay, feeding cattle, and taking his dog Little Bit on their morning rides. Justin was also a great storyteller and loved to help others, especially his family. Being an uncle was one of the greatest joys in his life; his family and friends will miss all of those stories and visits with him dearly. Justin will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Justin is survived by his mother, Betty Cooper of Fort Towson; his aunt; brothers: Michel J. Cooper and wife of Joplin, Mo., and Tracy Cooper and wife of Fort Towson; nieces and nephews; numerous great-nephews and nieces; along with a host of other friends, family and loved ones.

Services were under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.