Donnie Cooper

Gaffney, SC - - Donald "Donnie" Wayne Cooper, 73, of 143 Ashworth School Road, passed away on April 10, 2026 at Spartanburg Medical Center.

Born in Gaffney, he was the husband of the late Julia Leona Hughey Cooper and the son of the late John Verde Cooper and Violet Millwood Cooper. Mr. Cooper was retired from Timken and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are two sons, Travis Cooper of Gaffney and Clint Cooper (Michelle) of Spartanburg; a daughter, Ashley Cooper of Gaffney; three step-sons, Buddy Teague, Eric Teague (Connie) and Robbie Teague, all of Gaffney; step-daughter, Melissa Massey; thirteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Cooper, Jay Cooper and Harold Cooper; and a sister, Grace Perkett.

The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Blakely Funeral Home.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC