Earnest Fate Cooper, Jr., also known as Junior among family members, 85, died Tuesday morning (September 14, 2021) in the Twin Cities Hospital in Niceville, FL following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Geraldine May Cooper and son of the late Earnest Fate Cooper, Sr and Myrtle Summy Cooper. He was a veteran having served with the United States Army and was a longtime mechanic. Survivors include a son, Dale Cooper (wife Vicky) of Fayetteville, GA, a daughter Renee Cahill of Waycross, 3 grandchildren Zack Cooper, Ricky Cooper, and Christy Cahill, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday (September 18, 2021) at Willacoocheee Cemetery. Memorialization will be by cremation. Music Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.