Daryl Wayne Cooper, 70, passed away on February 15, 2026 at his home in Wichita, Kan. He was born on December 24, 1955 in Wichita to Wayne and Gladys (Adkisson) Cooper.

Daryl, a 1974 graduate of Wichita East High, was a self-employed house painter, an all-around Fix-It guy and excelled in wood work/carpentry. He had a special knack for making beautiful walking canes. He was a loving brother and uncle, and was a true favorite of all his nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Daryl truly enjoyed people. He seldom met a stranger and was equally at home with children, teens, and seniors of all ages.

His favorite teasing phrase was, "Are you helpless, or hopeless?". But Daryl would always help those in need, or provide encouragement to the hopeless.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his sisters; Wilma Hart (Steve) and Regena Tinius (Barry), seven nieces and nephews, and fourteen grandnieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held on March 24, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Woodridge Christian Church 12111 E 13th Street Wichita, Ks. Graveside service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, there will be a opportunity to visit with the family briefly after the church service.