J Ryan Cooper, 49, of Shippensburg, passed away at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Born January 5, 1975 in Harrisburg, PA he was the son of Lawrence “Big Dog” Cooper (wife, Sue Cooper) and Tina Kline Cooper.
A 1993 graduate of Central Dauphin East Senior High School, Ryan went on to work the past 29 years for Walmart. During his time with Walmart, he spent the first 27 years as various stores in the area’s assistant manager, and the last couple years as the area manager for the e-commerce distribution center located in Shippensburg. He attended services at the First Assembly of God in Shippensburg. Ryan was an avid New York Yankees fan. He also enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends. He was a devoted father and loved going on adventures with his kids.
Aside from his parents, Ryan is survived by his fiancée, Tabitha Albright; children Alexandria Brewer, Breanna Cooper, Johnathin Cooper and Madalynn Cooper; brother, Jordan Cooper; and step-siblings Nikki Satta, Angelica Levi, Marisa Katkocin, and Michele McQuaid Reiber. He will be missed by his many friends and family members. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angel Cooper and son, Rivver Cooper.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA. The family will receive friends in the funeral home on Thursday evening, October 31st, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm and one hour prior the day of the service. Interment will follow the service in Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg.
For Ryan’s Services, please feel free to dress casual. Even better, wear your favorite baseball team apparel!
