Clifton “Sonny” Randolph Cupp, 81, of Pea Ridge, LA passed away surrounded by family on July 31, 2024 after a brief illness. Graveside services for Sonny will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Mineral Springs Cemetery in Dubach, LA with Rev. Brad Jones officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30-2:00 PM, Sunday at Owens Memorial Chapel. Services are under the direction of Owens Memorial Chapel Funeral Home of Ruston, LA.
Sonny was born July 24, 1943 in Monroe, LA, the son of Floyd and Leona (Jordan) Cupp. When Sonny was 9 years old, the family moved to Colorado City, Texas. Sonny set the Texas state record in track for the 220-yard dash while attending Colorado City High School, where he graduated in 1962.
Sonny joined the Navy in 1962 and served on the USS Boyd during the Vietnam Conflict. He was honorably discharged in 1966.
Through the influence of a cousin who was employed in x-ray technology, and a love for the trees in North Louisiana, Sonny decided to settle in the area and enroll in radiology courses taught through E.A. Conway Hospital in Monroe, LA where he received his certification as a radiology technician. In 1969, Sonny began working at Lincoln General Hospital in Ruston, LA as a staff technician and eventually becoming Head of Radiology. He worked at Lincoln General until his retirement in 2005.
Sonny married Paula Stewart on March 21, 1986. They built a life together of loving banter and laughter for 38 years. He was a devoted father to his son, Cody, and a doting Papaw to his grandchildren, Eliza and Copeland. Sonny especially loved watching football and enjoying a Coors Light on his front porch. He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Leona Cupp.
Sonny is survived by his wife of 38 years, Paula; son, Cody (Emily) Cupp; grandchildren, Eliza and Copeland Cupp; brother, Bobby Cupp; sister, Barbara Nixon; brother-in-law and sister-in-law: Ricky and Laura Barmore and a host of nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers will be Ray Stewart, Bryan Stewart, Wes Barmore, Jerad Barmore, Dave Griffin and Cody Cupp.
