Ray Clyde Cooper

Ray Clyde Cooper went to be with Jesus at the age of 89 on October 28, 2026. His wife of 67 years was by his side holding his hand. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend and faithful servant of God. Ray was a devoted member of Heiskell United Methodist Church for 56 years.

He graduated from Powell High School in 1955 and was a four year member and Captain of the PHS Basketball team earning All KIL honors for multiple years. He was awarded Salutatorian and Boys’ State and voted Mr. PHS by his classmates.

He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee where he was a four-year member of the basketball team and the only Powell High School graduate to play basketball on scholarship at the University of Tennessee. He was proud to have been a member of the first Tennessee Basketball team to play in Stokley Athletic Center.

He loved to fish, hunt, bake, work on his farm, serve at church and in his community - but most of all spend time with his family. No one loved Christmas more than him. He will be missed by so many and leaves behind a void that can never be filled.

He is preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Helen Cooper; sister, Phyllis Cooper Long.

He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Betty Clark Cooper; daughter, Pamela Cooper Rohde; son, Ray Cooper, Jr.; grandchildren, Brittany Gambuzza Williams, Peyton Rohde Baxter (TJ) and Cade Cooper; great grandchildren, Macrae Williams, Britton Baxter, Bradshaw Baxter and Brogan Baxter; sister, Laverne Cooper Marshall; special friend, Boone Hackney; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends for visitation on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel from 2:00pm until 4:00pm with a service to follow at 4:00pm. Steve Doyle and Mike Charles officiating. Family and friends will meet at Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10:30am to go in procession to Bells Campground Cemetery for an 11:00am graveside service.

Pallbearers will be TJ Baxter, David Long, Adam Long, Josh Long, Boone Hackney, Terry Moore.

In Lieu of Flowers. Donations can be made to:

Payable to: Heiskell United Methodist Church

9420 Heiskell Rd

Heiskell, TN 37754

Condolences can be left for the family at www.mynattfh.com

Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Ray Clyde Cooper.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel * 2000 Powell Drive * Powell, TN 37849 * (865) 362-5382 * www.mynattfh.com