Gary Wallace Cooper

GARY WALLACE COOPER was born to the late William and Ethel Cooper on November 2, 1953 at University Hospital in Baltimore City. Gary, also known as “Gee,” “Geebo,” or “Coop,” grew up in the McCulloh Homes with his parents and older brother and sister Myron and Lorraine. Gee was also well known throughout the Park Heights, Randallstown and Owings Mills areas. Gary received an excellent education within the Baltimore City Public School System where he would obtain his High School Diploma from Frederick Douglass High School. Gary was a part of the gymnastics team in high school but mastered his craft earlier jumping off beds, walking on his hands, and doing his signature front and back flips. Gee and his siblings grew up in a religious household and were taught to learn about God and strong family values. Gary had two best friends growing up, Jimmy and Bocko. They formed a singing group named “The 3 of Us”. Gary was inspired by being in an earlier group with his brother Myron named “Coop&Company”. Shortly after graduating, Gee started working at a painting company and also worked at the Baltimore City Penitentiary as a correctional officer. In 1982, Gary enlisted into the United States Army Reserve 175th Light Infantry Division 1st Platoon as a medic and served his country proudly helping fellowsoldiers and citizens. After retiring from the Army in 2003 with his rank as SPC 4th Class, Gary continued to serve his community and family as an inspiration amongst many. Gary was blessed with six beautiful children in life, Dante, Damar, Toshiba, Crystal (who preceded him in death), Garic, and Kiera. Gary loved his children dearly, and his talents in life would naturally be passed down to each one of them. On April 11, 2023 Gary departed this life to be with the Lord, and Gee will most definitely be sorely missed by many. He leaves behind to honor and cherish his memory: his brother, Myron Cooper (Carolyn); sister, Lorraine Johnson (Jerome Sr.); five children, Dante (Danella), Damar (Lataka), Toshiba, Garic, and Kiera; thirteen grandchildren, Damell, Sierra, Jamaya, Alvin, Autumn, Summer, Damar Jr., Jasir, Zaire, Da’mairee, Chyna, Cynia, and Chayce; great-grandson, Lavaughn; and a host of in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and great friends.

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Gary Wallace Cooper

November 2, 1953 - April 11, 2023