Charles Fletcher Cooper

Charles Fletcher Cooper, Jr., 82, passed away at his home in Fayetteville, NC on Friday, November 21, 2025.

Charles was born May 4, 1943 in Fayetteville to the late Charles Fletcher Cooper, Sr. and Pearl (Hall) Cooper.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Betty; and his daughter Ashley Brooke Cooper.

Charles is survived by his daughter Adena Cooper Syfrett (Eric) of Durham; his brother Roy Tillman (Tim) Cooper (Gari) of Fayetteville; and granddaughters Sarah Beth and Elena Syfrett; as well as cousins, nieces, and nephews.

After graduating from Seventy-First High School, Charles served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. Charles served as a  driver and dispatcher in France, Germany, and Washington D.C. Upon completion of his time in the military, he worked as a butcher with Winn-Dixie grocery stores and ultimately retired from the Cumberland County School Bus Garage in 2005.

As a young man, Charles enjoyed playing baseball, softball, and football. He later spent time coaching baseball at Douglas Byrd Jr. High School, and also served as an umpire for local leagues. 

Charles was a devoted husband, father, and papa. He faithfully loved and served his wife Betty, to whom he was married to for 56 years. She was the love and light of his life. Charles was a proud father to two daughters, loved his son-in-law like his own, and delighted in being Papa to his two granddaughters. He had a deep love for the Lord and prayed regularly for his family. Charles never met a stranger and made friends everywhere he went. He will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

The family will be greeting guests and friends at Rogers & Breece Funeral Home on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1pm. A memorial service will be held at the Rogers & Breece Chapel starting at 2pm. Prior to his services, Charles' burial will take place at Cumberland Memorial Gardens at 11am. 

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