Lindall Ray Cooper passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on May 28, 1947, in Campbell, Missouri. Lindall proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Scott Air Force base from 1967 to 1969 and served a tour of duty in Thailand from 1969 to 1970. He was then stationed in Port Lavaca, Texas, from 1970 to 1971, finishing his fourth year of active service there. After active duty within the Air Force, he joined the Air National Guard, where he served for 26 years.
He was raised in La Porte, Indiana, where he graduated from La Porte High School. He spent his entire career in the telecommunications industry.
Lindall was a beloved husband to his wife Sharon, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, for more than twenty years. He was a faithful member of Walnut Street Baptist Church in Jonesboro. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Lindall served his community by delivering food to food banks throughout Northeast Arkansas and directly to individuals who lived far from food distribution centers. He also helped those in need by transporting people to doctor’s appointments, taking homeless individuals to shelters, and running errands for those without transportation. Lindall was also an active member of American Legion Post 21 in Jonesboro and American Legion Post 388 in O’Fallon, Missouri.
Lindall was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Robert Cooper and Alma Juanita (Brickell) Cooper; his first wife and the mother of his children, Mary Ann (Hinkebein); and his sister, Sonja Pytnia.
He is survived by his children: Kathleen, Brian, Michael (Kesha), Charles (Heather), and Bridget all of St. Louis; his stepchildren, Allison (Nathan) Whitmire of Jonesboro and Aaron (Lori) Ward of Cabot, Arkansas; his brothers, Robert Wayne (Barbara) of Palm Bay, Florida, his twin brother, Wendell Kay (Norma) of LaPorte, Indiana, and his sister, Karen (Dan) Buss of Rolling Prairie, Indiana. He was also a proud grandfather to many grandchildren: Danny, Racheal, Gracie, Lionel, Liam, Mikey, Dominic, James, and Mary; step-grandchildren: Mary-Emma, Larkin, Tristan, Will, and Sawyer.
Visitation will be held on March 15 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with a family viewing beginning at 3:00 p.m., at Affton Chapel – Kutis Funeral Home on Gravois Road in St. Louis, Missouri. The funeral service will be held the following day at 11:30 a.m., followed by interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and members of the American Legion posts 21 and 388 honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to organizations that support veterans.
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Lindall. I remember meeting him and Wendall when I was a small child. It sounds like he was a wonderful person. I pray for comfort for all those that knew and loved Lindall. His reunion in Heaven with Uncle Charlie and Aunt Juanita, his parents, and all others he has loved will be wonderful.
Love, Cousin Vicky
We are so sorry for your loss, Kathleen, Michael, Kesha, Brian, Chuckie, and Bridget!!
We are praying for God’s grace and healing for you all! And will remember to pray for your dad at Mass.
Please let me know if you need anything.
All our love,
Ann and Michael Murphy
We are very sorry for the loss of yor father Kathleen.
You and your family are in our thoughts, and prayers.
No more sorrow, No more pain.
Our loss, in Heaven’s gain.
Rest in Peace Mr. Cooper.
Sorry for the loss prayers to the family
Mike,
So sorry for your loss. We have great memories with “Big Daddy” Cooper on the softball field. He was a kind person. Hope you find comfort in the memories.
Prayers for grace and peace during this difficult time.
Wendy and Norma, I’m so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you.
Our thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow! Very sorry for your loss!
God Bless,
Liam’s girlfriends family,
John Lorri Trinity & Evan
My friends. Sad, so sad to see this. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the 239th family, and all those who knew him. Thank you Lindall for your friendship, and guidance over the past 35 years. Heavenly Father may you accept this person into heaven, make him an angel to please watch over all of us, as he did while he was here with us. Very sincerely submitted, Joe Meister and Family…
Lindall “Cooper” was a friend and an Air National Guard member of the 239th Combat Communication Squadron at Lambert International Airport, He served faithfully and honorably,
We share our condolences to Sharon and the rest of his family. We will miss our numerous phone calls and our visit.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family for their loss. Coop will always be remembered. RIP.