Johnny Edward Cooper, age 54, of Empire passed away August 27, 2021. He is preceded in death by his Father Carl Edward Cooper. Johnny is survived by his wife Traci Cooper; mother, Maryellen Cooper, brothers Chris Cooper and Gary Cooper; children, Jonathan Cooper (Christy), Jennifer Tucker (Nigel), Paige Wilks (Luke) and Trey Williamson; grandchildren, Alex, Riley, Lexi, Macie, Aunaleigh, Jace, Lillie, Olivia, Brooklyn, Ryker, Aryia, Colton, Gracie, Fallion, Sofia, Samuel and Noah as well as many aunts, uncles and extended family members. Johnny loved his family, especially his grandchildren. He was full of energy and rarely took time to sit and rest. He was and avid outdoorsman with a great love for both hunting and fishing. The family will schedule a memorial service to celebrate Johnny’s life at a later time.
