Henry Calvin Cooper

H.C. "Hank" Cooper of Oklahoma City, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away July 6, 2012. Born September 6, 1938, Hank was the only son of Gladys and Major Wendell Cooper. Hank attended Capitol Hill High School, the University of Oklahoma, and OCU Law School. Upon graduation Hank joined the District Attorney's Office where he earned the reputation as a first-rate trial attorney. In a few short years he entered private practice and maintained a successful law practice throughout his lifetime. Hank was profoundly committed to his family, his church, and the larger community. He was a lifelong, faithful member of the Putnam City Baptist Church and a dedicated member of the India Shrine Center. Hank greatly enjoyed boating, fishing and hunting; he was an avid reader, storyteller, and game player. Of his many interests, the ones he loved best were those that simply allowed him to spend time with his family. Hank is survived by his wife, Joy Jeane; son and daughter-in-law, John Major and Erica Cooper; daughter and son-in-law Scott and Lori Cooper Black; daughters Cheryl Lynn Cooper; Jaime Owens, Jackie Owens; grandsons Cooper Walker, Dale Nowling, Ryan Nowling; granddaughter Valerie Bloomer; great grand-daughters Kayli Bloomer and Savannah Disterlick. Hank is also survived by his sister Nikita Roberts. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 9, 10am, at Smith & Kernke, 14624 N May Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions made in honor of H.C. Cooper to the building fund at Putnam City Baptist Church, 405-773-6900, www.pcbc-okc.org.