WARD C. COOPER

1925-2018

Ward Cornelius Cooper, 92, went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 12, 2018. Ward was born in Mystic, Louisiana to Johnny and Minerva Cooper on June 3, 1925. So, he was just 3 weeks shy of his 93rd birthday. At the age of 17, and determined to join the fight in WWII, he forged his mother’s name and enlisted in the Merchant Marines. Mr. Cooper spent a good deal of his adult life working in the oilfield industry, but in 1967, he started A-1 Fire Equipment in the Houston North Channel Area. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Ward Cooper was a loving, Christian husband and father who instilled a positive work ethic in his children. He was a 50-year member of the North Shore Masonic Lodge #1353 as well as the Houston Scottish Rite & Shriners. Mr. Cooper is preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Cooper, and his son-in-law, Hank Hruza. He is survived by his son, Ron Cooper & daughterin-law, Renee; daughter, Gail Grant & son-in-law, Charles; daughter, Pam Hruza; daughter, Mona Mae Nunn & son-in-law, Michael; stepson, Kevin Coggins & wife, Deidra; and step-daughter, Kim Copaus & husband, Billy. Ward Cooper is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 8 greatgrandchildren, his sweet puppy, Sadie Mae, and a host of family & friends who will miss his smile, storytelling and sharp wit. A visitation and celebration of life service will be held Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Carter Conley Funeral Home. Visitation will start 1 p.m. to 2:00 pm. with Services starting at 2:00 p.m. He will be laid to rest in Sterling White Cemetery at 3:30 p.m. following the services under the direction of Carter-Conley Funeral Home.