Gary Ray Cooper, 69

McMinnville resident and Woodbury native Gary Ray Cooper, 69, was born Aug. 20, 1957 and died Nov. 9, 2026 at Saint Thomas River Park following an extended illness.

A United States Army veteran, self-employed salesman with Little Debbie Snacks and member of Oasis Church of McMinnville, he was the son of the late Elmer Lee Cooper and Joyce Earlene Burks Trusell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby Lee Cooper and Marty Joe Cooper and niece, Shanna Campbell Mathias.

He was married to Linda Davenport Cooper of McMinnville on Jan. 20, 1979. In addition to his wife, Mr. Cooper is survived by son, Curtis (Chelsea) Cooper of McMinnville; daughter, Cindy (Jason) Campbell of McMinnville; grandchildren, Braxton and Bella Campbell; sister, Sharon (Jerry) Campbell of McMinnville; nieces and nephews, Chad Campbell, Jody Campbell, Jennifer Farley and Mandy Cranmore and the extended Davenport family.

Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 2026 at Oasis Church of McMinnville with Steve Breedlove to officiate. Burial will follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Warren County. Visitation will be Friday from noon until 8 p.m. at High’s and Saturday from 10 a.m. until time of service at Oasis Church of McMinnville.

Full military honors will be administered by the American Legion Honor Guard.

Online condolences may be left at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Main Street Journal

Nov. 11, 2026