As an active member of the Greater New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Miami Gardens, Florida, he served as a deacon and a member of the male chorus for over 35 years. After leaving Miami, he became a dedicated member of Antioch Christian Fellowship Baptist Church in Titusville, Florida, and a member of the male chorus. He was an avid bowler and on 'several leagues and enjoyed fishing.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Millie Cooper for over 38 years, and his brothers Horace and Harold Cooper. Among those who will cherish his memory are: his Daughter Connie; two Granddaughters Brittny and Christina; Great-Granddaughter Alyssa; God-son Alvin Evans; and special Niece Ethel Baker (Tennessee) , Emanuel Cooper (Mammie) Titusville, FL; Gladys Fayson (George) Titusville, FL; Bertha Hickman (Izell) Titusville, FL; Joe Louis Cooper, Buffalo, NY; Beatrice Flagg (Henry), Alachua, FL; Verdell McKinney (Arthur), Ormond Beach, FL; a special sister Charlotte Weatherspoon, Winter Garden, FL and nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of loving friends Grissom- Clark Funeral Home .