Kerry Cooper, 63, of Phil Campbell, was born October 12, 1962, to the late Dewey Harless and Wanda Joyce Cooper. He passed away Friday, January 30, 2026. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville. He will lie in state Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 10 a.m. until noon at Pleasant Hill Congregational Church in Phil Campbell, with his Celebration of Life to follow at noon. Burial will follow in East Franklin Cemetery.
Kerry was a member of Pleasant Hill Congregational Church. He was a member of Phil Campbell Rescue Squad. He worked his way up in the fire department and attained fire chief. He was a paramedic for many years. Kerry worked for the Haleyville City Water Treatment Plant for over 25 years treating water, making it safe.
Kerry was preceded in death by his parents.
He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Andrea Cooper Hicks (Jonathan), Leah Cooper Reaves (Nicholas), Tyler Godsey (Makayla) and Tristan Godsey (Taylor); brothers, Carl Cooper (Margaret), Jerry Cooper (Shunta), Keith Cooper (Lisa), and Rodney Cooper (Brenda); grandchildren, Morgan Hicks, Ezra Reaves, Wren Reaves, Bo Godsey, Valli Godsey, Lacey Benford, Lane Godsey, Lyla Godsey and a host of other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that donations be made to Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville,to help with the cost.
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