Donnie Wade Cooper, 43, of Pollard, Arkansas, passed away July 31, 2018, at his home.
He was born on September 21, 1974, in Kennett, Missouri and was the son of Donnie and Nell Cooper of Pollard, Arkansas and Lena Mavis Ribbings of Campbell, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents: Elmer and Goldie Cooper of McDougal, Arkansas, George and Marion Riddle of Louisiana, and Olin and Mavis Nix of Clarkton, Missouri; sister, Tina Leonard of Louisiana; nephew, Jacob Leonard of Louisiana.
He enjoyed his nieces and nephews and listening to music. For several years he drove a truck across the country. He enjoyed watching deer and wildlife on his small farm.
Survivors include his father Donnie Ray (Nell) Cooper of Pollard, Arkansas; mother, Lena Mavis Ribbings of Campbell, Missouri; brother, Daniel Lee Cooper of Alameda, California; two sisters, Ashley (Zach) Gower of Campbell, Missouri, and Raelei Bradley of Kennett, Missouri; niece, Cassidy Marie Leonard of Louisiana; nieces and nephews: Milei, Chloe, Arsyn, Gabbie, Dalan, Jagger, and Kaden; numerous aunts and uncles and other family and friends.
Visitation is Saturday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott, Arkansas, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. with Mark Cave Sr. officiating. Burial will be held at a later date in New Hope Cemetery in Pollard, Arkansas. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements.