Gary Brian Cooper

April 3, 1965 - June 26, 2019

Gary Brian Cooper, 54 of Zanesville, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio, following a long battle with Moyamoya Disease. Gary was born April 3, 1965, in Zanesville, the son of Jerry Cooper and the late Wanda M. (DeVall) Cooper. He was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and a graduate of Bishop Rosecrans High School and MAJVS. A lifelong resident of Zanesville, he enjoyed watching sports, especially The Ohio State Buckeyes, NASCAR & Golf. He was a loving son and brother and will be truly missed by all who knew him. Gary is survived by his father; two sisters: Sherry (Doug) Huey and Brenda (Tom) Forker both of Zanesville; nieces: Morgan Huey and Wendy (Bryan) Mettler; nephews: Michael Huey, Scott (Tina) Forker, Marty (Tammria) Ralston and Harold R. (Sunny) Ralston, III; aunts: Patty Barnes, Sally Ebersbaugh and Rosemary Minear; uncles: Tom (Sue) Cooper, Michael (Kathy) Cooper; special friends: Jo, Chris and Jason Christopher and several cousins and friends. In addition to his mother, Gary was preceded in death by his brother: Harold Ralston, Jr. and one aunt: Carol Smith. Friends may call from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm, Monday, July 1, 2019, at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, 935 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, where funeral services will follow at 2:00 pm, with Fr. Jan C.P. Sullivan officiating. Gary will be laid to rest beside his mother in Zanesville Memorial Park. To sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note of condolence please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com