Gavyn Mark Cooper

Gavyn Mark Cooper, 16, of Midland, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 in Midland, Texas. Gavyn was born in Odessa, Texas. He grew up and attended schools in Midland, Texas. Gavyn was a student at Midland High School and a member of the football team.Gavyn loved the Lord more than anything. He was a growing Christian who was devoted to Christ. Gavyn also loved football. Recently he went to the Super Bowl Game and the Cowboys Draft. His father, whom he looked up to, coached his football team when he was a youngster. Gavyn dreamed of playing professional football someday. He enjoyed many activities with his father, one of which was junior drag racing.Like his father, Gavyn was a hard worker and worked all summer at his father’s ranch. He enjoyed studying horseracing statistics and became very knowledgeable on the subject. His career goal was to attend Texas A&M and become an engineer. He was an honor roll student, so loving and giving, and the most respectful child you’d ever met. He was a great leader and very mature for his age.Gavyn is survived by his mother, Chassity Cooper of Midland; sister, Callie Faith Cooper of Midland; grandparents, Nancy and Gary Chappell of Midland; grandparents Rhonda and Steve Pool of Midland; Uncle Monty Morgan and wife Megan of Rogers, AR; Aunt Toni Roberts of Midland; Aunt Connie and husband, Dennis Waddell of Angleton, TX; Aunt Tisha Pullen of Midland; Uncle Brian Pool of Midland; Aunt KK Conklin and husband Kevin of Midland; Uncle Chance Pool and wife Kyndra of Midland; Aunt Keely Dodd of Midland; Aunt Shanaye Garrett of Midland and numerous cousins.Gavyn is predeceased by his grandfather, Lonnie Cooper.Visitation will be at the Branch at npw on Friday, June 8 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Stonegate Fellowship in Midland.In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to: Faith Comes By Hearing at: https://www.faithcomesbyhearing.com/ or call 1-800-545-6552 (7 am-4pm) or (505) 881-3321 (9 am–4 pm) or Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center (MCRC), please call (432) 498-2053 or email: bmueller@midlandchildrens.orgArrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com.,