Frank Cooper Jr.

Frank Cooper Jr., known to most as “Bubba” or “Mr. Cooper,” passed away Monday, June 4, 2018.

His parents, Frank and Pearl Jones Cooper Sr., preceded him in death, as well as two sisters, Charlene Cooper and Totsie M. Cooper; a niece and nephew, Kenneth and Andrea Scott.

Frank attended the Historic Langston High School. He, along with others, made history by being a part of the first graduating class of 1969 when Hot Springs High School became integrated.

Frank was a Christian, a believer of God and of the Baptist faith.

Frank was a veteran of the United States Navy.

Frank worked for Hot Springs School District and retired after 28 years of service. He, along with the late Clifford Coleman, helped to initiate a program known as a Watch Dog Program. Frank had a love for the children, so it was no surprise that after retirement, he became a volunteer for the school. He served as a crossing guard, bus monitor and whenever he was needed to assist with the children. He coached T-Ball and softball teams

Survivors include his children, Frank “Buzzy” Cooper III, of Hot Springs; twin daughters, Margaret Cooper and Melissa (Isaac) Ricks, all of Killeen, Texas; the mother of his children, Barbara Hunter Cooper, of Hot Springs; his beloved sisters, Inez Cooper-Milsap, Willye Cooper-Martin, Nannette Cooper-Scott and Barbara Cooper, all of Hot Springs; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; his nieces and nephews, extended family, friends.

A celebration of life will be held at noon Friday, June 8,

2018, at Union Baptist Church,

219 Gulpha St.

The family will be at 115 Moore St. and 120 Bruce St.

Guest registry is at http:// www.carriganmemorial.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Carrigan Memorial Funeral Services.