Alan Cooper

Gene Alan Cooper, 67, of Mackville, KY, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. He was born on March 5, 1955 and raised in Anderson County. He was a member of the Willisburg Christian Church.  

Survivors include his wife, Vickie Darnell Cooper; two sons, Jim Cooper (Kayla) of Danville and Will Cooper (Emi) of Lawrenceburg; three daughters, Tabatha Cooper of Lawrenceburg, Sarah Price (Bart) of Willisburg, and Emily Luttrell (Charles) of Mackville; eight grandchildren, Austyn, Joe, Pia, Charley, Wren, Blaire, Cana, and Della; his father, Don Cooper of Lawrenceburg, and two brothers, Terry Cooper (Janet) and Larry Cooper (Shirley) of Lawrenceburg. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathleen Stratton Cooper; a brother, John Kelly Cooper, and a granddaughter, Cara Grace Cooper. 

In the summer of 1988, Alan, while at a night of revival at his home church at Corinth, was called by the Holy Spirit to leave his career and enter into service to Jesus Christ. He accepted that call without knowing what it would mean or where he would be led, but that act of faith led to him being hired as the manager of Camp Calvary in Mackville. 

He served in that job faithfully for 34 years. During that time the camp grew both physically and numerically. Because of his care and attention to detail it has become one of the most beautiful places in the state. But the best measure of success of Alan’s time in leadership will be the generations of kids who have joined God’s family because of their time at camp. 

In every conversation, phone call, or email, Alan included the phrase, “God is Good.” It wasn’t just a saying to him. It was a complete trust that every good thing in his life came from God, and that every difficult time in his life would be used by God for the good of his kingdom. That trust gave him strength and purpose during his sickness, turning a cancer diagnosis into an even bigger platform for ministry. 

Alan is now in paradise with Jesus, where he awaits the resurrection of the dead. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, December 27th, at Camp Calvary. His son, Will, will officiate. Burial will be in the Corinth Christian Church Cemetery in Anderson County, with his son-in-law, Bart, officiating. 

Serving as pallbearers will be Jim Cooper, Charles Luttrell, Josh Cooper, Chad Cooper, Matthew Spaulding, Jacob Hill, Jordan Settles, and Jacob Settles. 

Attenders at the funeral are encouraged to wear their favorite camp t-shirt. 

Visitation will be from 3-8 pm Monday and after 9:00 am Tuesday morning at Camp Calvary. In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Grow Fund at Camp Calvary. Carey and Son Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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