Lyle Hyde Cooper

Lyle Hyde Cooper, 81, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away on February 10, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1942, in Robbinsville, North Carolina. Lyle was a faithful, patient, caring, loving, kind, hospitable, and generous man. He was known for his exceptional cooking skills, especially his delicious ribs that were considered by his family as some of the best in East Tennessee. Lyle also enjoyed fishing and spent many peaceful hours on the Clinch River. Lyle is survived by his loving spouse, Becky Taylor Cooper, and his sons, Greg Cooper (Gina Cooper, spouse) and Steve Cooper (Kandy Cooper, spouse). He was also a stepfather to Ben Taylor (Sandra Achenbach, spouse) and Will Taylor (Katie Taylor, spouse). Lyle will be dearly missed by his grandchildren, Simon Cooper, Ian Cooper, Mary Taylor, John Taylor, and Anna Taylor. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Cooper, and brothers-in-law, Dale Allen (Carolyn Allen, spouse), and Claude Allen (Kim Allen, spouse). Lyle was preceded in death by his mother, Lola Ethel Cooper, his father, Herbert Glenn Cooper, and his brothers, David Cooper and Randall Cooper. Lyle attended Everett High School and went on to study at the University of Tennessee, where he pursued a career in public accounting. He worked for Arthur Anderson in Chattanooga, Tennessee and became a Certified Professional Accountant, later practicing in Knoxville for over 30 years. Lyle was an active participant of Church Street United Methodist Church, where he worshiped. A memorial service to celebrate Lyle's life will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Church Street United Methodist Church in Knoxville, Tennessee. The receiving of friends will begin in the Parish Hall at 1:00 PM, followed by the memorial service in the Nave at 2:00 PM. The funeral arrangements are being handled by Rose Funeral & Cremation - Mann, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The family wishes to thank Lyle’s physicians (Dr. Malcolm Foster, Dr. Stephen Miller, Dr. Wes White, and Dr. Mark Peacock) for their generous and wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in memory of Lyle to the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, or Church Street United Methodist. Online condolences may be made at www.rosefuneraltn.com

Tributes

Lyle Hyde Cooper

November 17, 1942 - February 10, 2024