Mark Cooper

(From Buchanan Funeral Home)

Mark J. Cooper, 88, of Monett, MO, passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO after a brief illness.

Mark was born on February 19, 1930 in Anderson, MO, son of the late Glen and Marcella (Jarmin) Cooper. Mark graduated from Anderson High School and continued his education at Joplin Junior College. He had served in the Missouri National Guard. Mark was a Financial Manager for Thorco Manufacturing in Lamar, MO, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Monett, where he served as a deacon. He also served as a deacon at First Baptist Church in Lamar, MO. While serving there, he taught the young adult Sunday School class. He was a Past President of the Lamar Rotary Club, a coach of the Lamar Little League program, and a Past President of Monett Kiwanis Club. Mark enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, watching the St. Louis Cardinals and Mizzou Tigers football.

On June 15, 1951, in Bentonville, Arkansas, Mark married Fern Pratt. They were blessed with over sixty-seven years of wonderful memories together. To this union, three daughters were born.

Survivors include his wife, Fern, of the home; three daughters, Connie Curbow and husband Kelley of Monett; Terri Cooper of Monett and Ellen Dhooghe and husband David of Parsons, KS; three grandchildren, Cami Kasterke and husband Lester, Adam Carroll and wife Sheena and Tyler Carroll; six great-grandchildren, Hope Kasterke, Hannah Kasterke, Hadlee Kasterke, Carter Carroll, Easton Carroll and Tanner Carroll.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Edward Cooper; and one sister, True Davidson.

Funeral services for Mr. Cooper will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the First Baptist Church, Monett. Dr. Bill Cox will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 – 8:00 p.m. Monday at Buchanan Funeral Home in Monett. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Peace Valley Cemetery in Anderson, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions have been requested to the American Diabetes Association or First Baptist Church. Arrangements are under the direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO.