Thomas Eldon Cooper Jr., son of the late Eldon T. Cooper and Georgia Bailey Cooper, was born on July 11, 1944 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on April 13, 2020 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 75 years.

Mr. Cooper was the former owner of Cooper and Sons Auto Sales and resident of Dexter.  He enjoyed watching the Dexter Bearcat volleyball and basketball teams play ball.

He was united in marriage to Linda Grimes on August 11, 2001 in Dexter.  Mrs. Cooper survives of their home in Dexter.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Robinson and husband Mark of Vero Beach, Florida; by two grandsons, John Luke Robinson of Sarasota, Florida and Jacob Mark Robinson of Bradenton, Florida; by his sister Marilyn Brown of Columbia, South Carolina; by his step-daughter, Buffie Wolfe and husband Nelson of Manchester, Tennessee; by two step-sons, Scott Ballard and wife Jeanette of Jacksonville, Florida and Jesse Schooley and wife Melisha of Bernie, Missouri; by twelve step-grandchildren; and by four step-great-grandchildren.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Georgia Sue Cooper.

A graveside service will be planned for a later date with Rev. Gary Cooper officiating.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.