He was born in Cumberland County a son of the late, David and Ella Bunce Cooper. He had worked as a surveyor for the Public Works Commission. Charlie enjoyed music and playing in "The Charlie Cooper Band", going to auctions, and NASCAR racing.
Survivors are: sons: Billy Joe Cooper and Timmy John Cooper; daughters: Catherine Gomand and Pam Hood; brothers: John Cooper, David Cooper, Jr., Thomas Cooper, Jerry Michael Cooper; his sisters: Elaine Morgan, Mary Ann Bedwell, Victoria Woo, Dorothy Chilton; and 9 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Saint Pauls Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Philip Martin Woods officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Charlie's name to Saint Pauls Funeral Home.