Larry Jay Cooper, age 76, of Maryville, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. He was a member of Six Mile Baptist Church. Larry loved fishing, hunting, and playing with his grandbabies. Preceded in death by: parents, Jay & Helen Cooper. Survivors include: sons and daughters-in-law, Bradley & Kristian Cooper and Andrew & Tabatha Cooper; grandchildren, Reagan & Tyson Cooper, Maxwell & Alexander Cooper; brother & sister-in-law, Dennis & Edna Cooper; sister & brother-in-law, Rita & Ronnie Rimmer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Six Mile Baptist Church, 4337 Montvale Rd, Maryville, TN 37803. Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Smith Trinity Chapel. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM with Rev. Rex Everett and Rev. Jeff Welshan officiating. Family and friends will assemble for interment at 12:00 PM, Friday, September 4, 2026 at Grandview Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com.