John Stanley Cooper
John Stanley Cooper, 78, widower of Becky Jenkins Cooper, of Fountain Inn, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Born in Laurens County, John was a son of the late Joseph Carlton and Nelle Williams Cooper.
John was a humble man and a hard worker. He started his career in the textile industry over 50 years ago. He was a journeyman electrician and draftsman. After graduating from Greenville Technical College, he advanced his career by starting Cooper Machinery Inc. and later Cooper International, Inc. John was a recipient of the Greenville Technical College Outstanding Alumni Award.
John is survived by three children, Phyllis Cooper (Cary Ostendorff), Kelly Cooper (Kathy), and Heather Moore (Tommy); four grandchildren, Mitchell Traynham (LeAnne), Caroline Pettry (Heath Duncan), Corey Cooper (Summer Evans), Chloe Owens (Collin); and four great-grandchildren, Walker and Millison Traynham, and Burke and Heidi Duncan.
In addition to his wife and parents, John was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Preston Cooper.
A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Union Baptist Church Cemetery, 536 Old Quaker Church Road, Laurens, SC 29360 beginning at 11:00 am.
Memorials may be made to the Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mike Bryant for John Cooper, 536 Old Quaker Church Road, Laurens, SC 29360.
So sorry to hear of the passing of John ! He was my First Cousin and we spent a lot of time together in our younger years. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his Family and Friends !
My Dad worked with John. He and Becky were like family to us. Such a loving man, had a heart of gold. He will be missed extremely. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. God has him wrapped with his arms, and when he lets go, I can assure he will wrap them around his family also. You have my deepest and heartfelt sympathy.
Love,
Emily and The Carroll Thomas’s Family
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. John’s passing. I only knew him through brief encounters at the Fountain Inn Waffle House, where he’d proudly show me pictures of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. I was always glad when I’d see his car in the parking lot when I’d go there. Your father/grandfather/great grandfather was a wonderful man who will be missed by the many peoples lives that he touched. Rest In Peace, Mr. John.
Phyllis and Heather,
We were sorry to hear today that you lost your father. It’s so hard to lose a love one especially when it’s one of your parents and during the Christmas Holidays too. Please know that we are praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Our condolences to the family of Mr Cooper. I work with his son Kelly & I’ve enjoyed getting to know him through the many wonderful stories that Kelly would share. I know he will be missed by so many & pray for comfort for his family.