He worked at the ship channel (Port of Houston) for over 39 years. Dad finished from Phylis Wheatley High School in 1955, and went on to attend Texas Southern University for Pharmacy. He later met and married the love of his life, June Marie Martel, on June 27, 1959. They would have celebrated 60 years of marriage this June. We will all cherish good memories of the family gathering. The music he listened to and enjoyed was B.B. King. His favorite words were "Where is my wallet".
He is survived by his beloved wife; June Marie Cooper; children, Ledetria (Kim) Cleaster, Phyllis (Mark) Wayne, Gloria (Gene) Felicia, and Millard; 25 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Gloria (Dean) Cooper Hall and Shirley Faye Cooper Moore Benson, and a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother Arvetta Jessica Lewis Cooper, father Millard Cooper, brother Pervis Edward Cooper, Sr., sister Cathy Cooper, daughter Chasta Cooper Lovall, and grandson Fabian Daniel Cooper.
The family of Cleaster John Cooper, Sr. extends a heartfelt appreciation for your acts of kindness, most of all thank you for your prayers that God will be our strength and comfort in this time of sorrow. May God extend special blessings to each of you for your love, kindness, and support.
The family would like to extend a special Thank You to Bristol Hospice caretaker Deloris Waskins, granddaughter Gabriel Nicole Christian, and grandson David Wayne Cooper, Jr.
