Samuel Loyde Cooper, 71, of Crosby, Texas passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023 is Houston, Texas.

Samuel was born December 2, 1951 in Hemphill, Texas to Edward Earl Cooper and Fairy Lee Blackmon Cooper.  He worked many years for Williams Brothers Construction operating heavy equipment.  He loved old cars and fast cars, owning several over the years.

He is survived by his daughter, Fairy Rosenbusch; siblings, Dewey Cooper and wife, Patricia, Glenn Cooper, Carolyn Saintes and husband, Bernie, Billy Cooper, Terry Cooper and Raymond Cooper; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Fairy Lee Cooper; brothers, Leon Cooper, Harold Cooper, Dennis Cooper and Gerald Cooper; and sister, Ruby Edwards.

Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel, 510 Starr Street, Hemphill, Texas with Rev Trent Smith officiating.

Visitation will begin one hour prior to service.

Burial will follow service in Bronson Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.