Foriest Jack Cooper, born December 14, 1939 in Covington, Tennessee grew up in Somerville, Tennessee and attended the Somerville Church of Christ. He passed away on March 26, 2021 at the age of 81 in Branson, Missouri while on family vacation with his wife and children at his bedside.

Jack was a long time resident of Bartlett, Tennessee, he served in the Air Force and Air National Guard and a member of the Church of Christ. He retired from Pavco as Regional Sales Manager. While in retirement, he established Memphis Tractors but he was a farmer at heart and enjoyed taking care of his farm and yard.

Jack was one of 10 Children and married the love of his life, Billie Frances Cooper in 1963.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Foriest Cooper and Susan Byars Cooper; twin brother, James " Jim" Cooper; sister, Bonnie Walls; brothers, Ronald Cooper, Samuel Cooper and David Cooper.

He leaves behind his best friend and faithful wife of 57 years, Billie Wayland Cooper; daughter, Sonja Cooper Bursi (Bob); daughter, Cherie Cooper Berenato (Ronald); son, Jay Cooper (Amy); daughter, Kayla Cooper Griffin (Billy); grandchildren, Joseph Roszler (Erica), Aimee Joyner (Bryan), Kayleigh Bock (Joshua), Alec Cooper (fiancé, Hailey), Max Cooper, Jackson Cooper, Benjamin Griffin; 7 great-grandchildren, Kylie, Cora, Cross, Eli, Jason, Addison Grace and Kace; sisters, Martha Leath and Millie Middleton; brothers, Fred Cooper and Paul Cooper.

Jack was the quint essential definition of a southern gentleman and a patriot at heart. His legacy was the ability to make every person he met feel like they were the most important person he knew. His love was felt by everyone. Avid prankster, loved tell people he was 10 years older than he really was just to get the compliments on how well he looked for his age. He never met a stranger. He always had a tall tale that would captivate everyone and he engaged in conversations with any and all. He was GrandJack to not only his grandchildren and great-grandchildren but also to all of their friends. Jack and Billie's home was always open to friends, family, their children's' friends and so many others. He will be missed greatly by all.

In lieu of flowers, please send any memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.