Ronald Louis Cooper, 81, passed away in Merryville, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. He was born in DeRidder.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Williams Cooper; parents, Louis Cooper, Jr. and Gussie Slaydon Cooper; and infant brother, Gary Lynn Cooper.
He finished Merryville High School as Valedictorian of his class, and earned his BS degree in chemical engineering from McNeese State University. Following service to his country in the U.S. Army, he began a 39 year career with Halliburton Oil Services.
He is survived by his sons, Ronnie Cooper and wife Mandelin of Montgomery, Texas DeWayne Rolen and wife Michelle of Palestine, Texas. He is also survived by sistersm Lillian Karr, June Reviel, Betty Garanzuay, brother James Stephen Cooper and wife Myreta; and grandchildren Angela and Julia Cooper, Danielle Buchanan and spouse Phillip, and Caleb Rolen.
Friends are invited to a visitation with family from 3-6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, at Grace Church.
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29, at Grace Church in DeRidder. Burial will follow at Cooper Cemetery in Merryville. Brother George Glass will be presiding.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Cooper’s memory may be directed towards The American Heart Association or to Calvary Baptist in Merryville.
