Clifford Allen Cooper, age 40, formerly of Newton Falls died unexpectedly on Monday, December 30, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. He was born February 15, 1984 in Youngstown, the son of Bruce A. Cooper & Debbie L. (Stare) Cooper.  Clifford was a 2002 graduate of Newton Falls Exempted Village School. While in school he was a Cub Scout earning the "Arrow of Light" award in 1995. He played alto saxophone and sousaphone in the concert and marching bands for 8 years earning his letter, blue ribbons at Solo & Ensemble contests and won the "Outstanding Musician Award" in 8th grade . He played in the youth soccer league for 7 years, in the youth baseball league for 5 years, 7th grade football, Jr High, JV and Varsity basketball for 4 years, played for the AAU Tri-County Badgers, and earned a letter in golf. He also bowled in a league, loved to fish,  and was often on the Honor Roll. Cliff married the love of his life, Sarah E. Davis December 31, 2005, and they enjoyed 19 years of marriage together. They were married by his grandfather, Rev. Donald Cooper. They had two  beautiful daughters, Sierra and Presley. Cliff attended Gordon D. James Career Center in Lordstown for automotive repair in 2006. He was employed by Wal-Mart Automotive Center, Goodyear Tire Center, Greenwood Chevrolet, Mel Grata Chevrolet Toyota, Spitzer Chevrolet, Lavery Cadillac, Jay Cole Chevrolet and Flynn's Tire & Auto Service. Cliff was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in Warren where he played the drums, sang and helped in the sound room. He was a die-hard Cleveland Browns, Indians, Cavaliers & Ohio State Buckeyes fan. He was also a cancer survivor having received treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2009.

Cliff is survived by his parents, his wife Sarah, daughters Sierra Cooper and Presley Cooper, brothers Alex (Elizabeth) Cooper and Eric (Cassandra) Cooper, nephews AJ Cooper and Otto Cooper, niece Maeve Cooper, grandmother Nancy Cooper, many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Robert & Florence Stare & grandfather Rev. Donald Cooper.

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025 at 11:00am with calling hours one hour prior from 10:00-11:00am at The Church of the Holy Spirit, 1996 Coit Dr. NW, Warren, Ohio 44485. His ashes will be laid to rest beside his grandfather at Newton Falls Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440.  Family and friends may view his obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com