Jackie Cooper

. Mr. Jackie Keith Cooper age 69, of West Jefferson, died on Friday, April 15, 2011 at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. Mr. Cooper was born on March 26, 1942 in Ashe County, NC to the late Carl and Agnes Severt Cooper. In addition to his parents Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Greer Cooper. Mr. Cooper served in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 6:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel with military rites. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. Mr. Cooper is survived by: two daughters: Allison Thompson of Deep Gap, NC and Hillary Cooper of Crumpler, NC; one brother, Ken Cooper of Warrensville, NC; 10 grandchildren: T.J., Kaitlyn, Jacob, Emily, Madi, Sarah and Shelby Thompson; Josie, Dalton and Lacie Cooper. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars or any other military charity. You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com. Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mr. Cooper's arrangaments.