John Calvin Cooper, Jr., 87, of Romney, WV passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Greenfield Senior Living, Strasburg, VA.

Born on July 15, 1936 in Gore, VA, he was the son of the late John C. Cooper, Sr. and Leila (Brill) Cooper.

John graduated from Strasburg High School, Strasburg, VA in 1955 and served in the U. S. Air Force.  He married the love of his life, Betty Lorraine (Corbin) Cooper on Sept. 2, 1971 in Winchester, VA.  He retired from White Post Correctional Facility, White Post, VA after 30 years.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Charles Eugene Cooper, Charles Robert Cooper, Zada Middleton and Mary L. Cooper.

He is survived by his wife, Betty L. Cooper of Romney, WV, a sister, Wilda Jean Cooper Clem (Willard), a brother, Berlin Cooper (Ginny) and by several nieces and nephews whom have been so involved in his life, Mike and Debbie Miller, Doug and Debbie Clem, Doris Clem, Kevin and Tamara Corbin, Teresa Messina, Steven Cooper and John Cooper.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at Ebenezer Cemetery, Romney WV with Pastor Denzil Davis officiating.  Military rites will be accorded by the U.S. Air Force.

All arrangements are being handled by McKee Funeral Home, Romney, WV.