Howard Cooper, age 86 of Jacksboro went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 9:00 PM. He was a member of East Jacksboro Baptist Church where he was an assistant organist and also played the piano. Howard loved Tennessee and could never get enough of its majestic mountains. He is loved by his church and church family. He was preceded in death by his late wife Janet Cooper, siblings Bill Cooper, LouAnn Hites, Alice Pitts, Jerry Cooper, and Lucy Sloan, all of Ohio.

Survivors:

Wife: Joyce Ayers Cooper of Jacksboro

Beloved Puppy Baily.

Daughters: Corinne (Shawn) Scasny of Findlay, Ohio. Kim (Dennis) Reiners of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Stepdaughter: Kim Millsaps of Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Son-in-Law: Scott Millsaps of St Petersburg, Florida.

Brother: Kenny (Mary Jane) Cooper of Garland, Texas.

5 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren.

Along with a host of other relatives and friends.

At Howard’s request, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be given online at http://www.cross-smithfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Cross-Smith Funeral Home