Gary M. Cooper, 69, a native of Hodge, LA and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 1, 2020 while surrounded by his family. He graduated from Northeast Louisiana University and then enlisted in the United States Army. He went on to graduate from LSU Law School. He served as a practicing attorney for 40 years, and was an avid deer hunter.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Adriel and Lula Mae Cooper. He is survived by: his wife Victoria Domiano Cooper; his children – Jennifer Anne Cooper and Brent Allen Cooper (Amanda), and their mother Celeste Ellender; his step-daughter Amber Holland (Brian); grandchildren – Leigha, Brunson, and Jackson Cooper; his step-grandchildren – Caleb Bickford, and Lucah and Abrie Holland; his sisters – Beth Cook (Bobby) of Baton Rouge, and Dianne Council (Ray) of Quitman; and brothers – Charles Cooper (Martiel), Dwight Cooper (Judy), and Donnie Cooper, all of Quitman, LA and Albert Stanley Cooper of Perth, Western Australia.
A visitation will be held from 10:00- 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Healing Place Church Annex, 19202 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 with a memorial service to follow at 11:00 am. In consideration of the current public health situation, we ask that guests please wear masks and respect social distancing requirements.
The family would like to thank his doctors, Baton Rouge General ICU, and all of his friends who have helped during this difficult time.
Gary was one of the nicest attorneys I had the pleasure of knowing and working with in Family Court. The legal profession will miss this caring advocate.
Gary was a wonderful friend for almost 40 years. He assisted with legal matters for my parents and my husband and myself. I will miss him and his steady presence.
Gary was not only my lawyer, my family’s lawyer, he was my dear friend. Gary was always available with legal advise or simply to talk me through a difficult moment. Gary was there, supporting me, in the worst of times and the happiest of times. Rest in Peace, Gary. You will truly be missed & remembered. May GOD Bless Gary’s family with an abundance of precious memories that bring comfort & smiles.
In the year 2000, after going through 2 lawyers, I was informed about Gary. I found this man not only gifted with the law, but a friend, who through his advise, helped me immensely through what I was going through. Whenever I called for advise or needed him through the years, he ALWAYS knew me by name. One Sunday, I was attending service at the church he and his family attended feeling a bit lost, and he walked to me, called me by my name, and introduced me to his family. This was after not seeing him for at least 10 to 15 years. He recognized me and remembered me by name. The respect I have for this man was always there and will continue to be. I offer my condolences to the family, and offer my prayers for strength through this most difficult time. Gary was a fine Christian man that I am proud to call my friend.