Dr. Charles B. Cooper Jr.
It is with profound sadness that the family of Dr. Charles B. Cooper Jr. — affectionately known as Morrie, Borbor, Papie, Pops, Grandpa, Grampy, G-stack$, Daddy Coop — announces his passing, in his 93rd year, at his home surrounded by family in Newark, Delaware, on Friday, July 18, 2025.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Dr. Regina M. Cooper, eight siblings, fifteen beloved children, forty grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of extended family members and dear friends.
As the cherished patriarch of the family and a quiet giant, his wisdom, strength, and presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Friday, August 1, 2025
Viewing & Wake-Keeping: 10 am – 11:00 am.
Family Tributes & Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 am (Mass starts at 11:45)
Holy Family Catholic Church
15 Gender Rd.
Newark, DE 19713
Tributes will be made at the wake-keeping.
Interment will follow immediately after the service at:
All Saints Cemetery
6001 Kirkwood Hwy
Wilmington, DE 19808
Contact Information
For Tributes contact
- Natalie “Tilie” Cooper (Daughter) – 302-468-6278 (CBCTributes@gmail.com)
- Cheriselle Scott (Granddaughter) – s@gmail.com
General Contacts:
- Lucinda Thomas (Niece) – 201-486-4978
- Patrick Cooper (Son) – 216-203-5653 (SMS/MMS)
- Mouna “Muckie” Cooper-Bah (Daughter) – 603-682-6832 (bh1834770@gmail.com)
- Wilma L. Senkpeni (Daughter) 231886570916 (Liberia)
- Lisa Page (Daughter) 231886715916 (Liberia)
For contributions:
Cashapp $EVCooper
Venmo @Elvira-Cooper
Zelle 202-423-8730
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Maria Nagbe Harrison
Maryland County and probably the entire Southeast will forever be grateful to Dr. Charles B. Cooper and his wife, Dr. Regina Cooper for their service to humanity through the medical services they both rendered at JJ. Dossen Memorial Hospital in Harper, Maryland County, when they returned home in 1974 until his retirement.
Deepest sympathy to the entire Cooper family, especially his wife,my mentor, Dr. “RC”. May God receive Papie’s soul and may he rest in peacefully. 93 years of God’s Blessings. You will surely be missed. 😭 🙏🏽
Phillip J Turner
May God continue to bless your family.
SEMUNU WREH
THE PATRIARCH WHO LED THE DANCE, TEMPLER DR. C. B. COOPER,
DADDY COOP.
IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL AND MEMORABLE JOURNEY.
A SON OF THE SOIL WITH A PROFOUND COMMITMENT OF LIFE SERVICE TO HIS PEOPLE DURING THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY TIMES, I’M FOREVER GRATEFUL TO YOU FOR MAKING ME A PART OF UR JOURNEY.
U’RE A TRUE AND LOVING DADDY, FROM UR COMFORT & WARM EMBRACE U EXTENDED ME.
U’LL SURELY BE MOURNED AND MISSED BY HEAPS.
UR TIME WITH US, 93YRS OF GOD’S FAVOUR, IS WORTH CELEBRATING;
SOME WEEPINGS THOUGH, BUT MORE CELEBRATION OF UR LIFE.
SO TO ALL OF YOU, I SAY;
DANCE, THEN, WHEREVER U MAY BE;
I’M THE LORD OF THE DANCE, SAID HE;
AND I’LL LEAD U ALL, WHEREVER U MAY BE,
AND I’LL LEAD U ALL IN THE DANCE, SAID HE.
U’VE LED A BEAUTIFUL DANCE, PAPIE;
AND IN THIS DANCE WE WILL CONTINUE.
REST WELL WITH UR CREATOR, MY TEMPLER.
MISS U AND OUR WHISTLING.
😂
SHALOM, SHALOM.
Henry Cole, Jr supt of maryland County Liberia
This is so touching, upon hearing of the passing of our committed Dr of the JJ Dossen hospital. Someone who cherished his profession. He rendered his services to mankind. Dr Cooper was known by every marylander, because of his continuous presence in county to serve the needed. Dr. We didn’t have the opportunity to salute you and give you your flowers, but God the omnipotent will surely give you a place in his bossom. Go and take your rest. You will always be remembered.
Ursula Brumskine Bonar
I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a giant among giants in the medical community of Liberia. As a girl I remember how my father and other doctors respected your dad’s contribution to the Liberian Medical and Dental Association. May his life and memory give you peace as you move forward.
Peggy Newton
To my dear friends Regina, Natalie, and family I do not know: With thoughts of you in my heart, I pray for your comfort, understanding and peace as you mourn the passing of your husband/friend, father, grand etc. Life without him will indeed be different and sad. However, blessed are you whose life was enriched beyond words by his presence; and blessed indeed are those for whom he worked – the poor, the sick, the needy, etc. He served always in the name of Jesus and His Blessed Mother with peace, prudence, and patience, never surrendering to weariness, and always with detachment from self.
In the hour of his death, Jesus bid him, “Come to me, Charles, rest now with all the saints and angels, and those loved ones of yours who have entered my kingdom before you.”
Charles answered, “Precious Lord, please care for those loved ones I am leaving. Take my hand, lead me on. I am tired; I am weak; I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. Thank You.”
Georgia S McCombs
Dear Natalie, and your beloved family, I am sending my deepest regards and heart felt sympathies for the loss of the patriarch of your family, may Gods grace, love, care and strength keep you during this time
Patrick Wreh
My heartfelt condolences to the Cooper families. May the soul of Dr. Charles B Cooper (Daddy Coop, Papie) rest in perfect peace and light perpetual shine on him.
May you all the families, especially Aunty Dr. Mrs. Regina Taplah Mombo Cooper take solace in the lord.
RIP Daddy Coop.
Andrea & Steve Allen
We are terribly sorry for your and Bennie’s loss. Requiescat in pace.
Jean Poindexter
My condolences goes out to your family.
As the Mr. Cooper’s side, I became close to Mr. Cooper.
I think about when I first meant Mr. Cooper and he gave me a hard time.
After that we became very close. A lot of times his daughter Natalie told me that the other aides could not get him to do anything, but when I came Mr. Cooper would cheer up.
Mr. Cooper is going to be well missed.
Sleep in peace Mr. Cooper.
Patricia Wreh
My condolences to Aunty Mombo, Dr Regina Cooper and to the entire Cooper family over the home going of Papie, Dr Charles B Cooper. Psalm 34:18 says, The Lord is close to the broken hearted. He saves whose spirits are crushed. When you feel alone, remember God is with you always. In the moments you may not think he’s near, he’s still watching over you all. So take heart God is a Father of compassion and of all comfort. May He comfort you all during this difficult and sad time. The memories created with Papie remains behind to light the lives of those touched. Each memory is a candle burning bright. Rest well Papie. You leave behind not only a remarkable legacy but a community forever shaped by your light.
Karthlyn Jlaka
I remember as a little girl, my Mother took me to his Clinic on Green St, Harper Maryland County, bcuz I could not Sweat 😅. Dr told her to take me home, bcuz I was healthy. I will not smell like many who can Sweat. My Mother wasn’t happy with him, since I did not get a Rx of pills or injection😂. RIPP “Dr C”
My deepest Sympathy to all, his Darling Wife (my KSJI) Sister, Children our Friends, Families, Friends and Love ones. He was a Blessing to us all.