Obituary of Millard Jerome Cooper, Sr.

Mr. Millard J. Cooper Sr. was born on February 1, 1947 in Baltimore, MD to the late Herman O. Cooper Sr. and Sue Ellen Cooper. Mill was educated in the Baltimore City school system. He graduated from Forest Park Senior High in 1965. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 until 1968. He was awarded the Good Conduct medal, a National Defense Service medal, and he was a rifle marksman. On March 15, 1969, Mill married the love of his life, Barbara Cooper. Out of this union three children were born, Erica Cooper, Angela Henderson, and Millard Cooper Jr. Mill later formed another union. From this union one daughter was born, Petoria Johnson. Mill was employed with General Motors for several years until his retirement. Mill loved his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed going to the casinos and playing the lottery. He loved belting a few tunes from The Temptations, Spinners, and a few other oldies but goodies. He liked hand-dancing and old movies. Mill had an impeccable sense of humor; he could always make you laugh. Mill, Dad, Daddy Waddy will always be remembered for his cool demeanor, wisdom, generosity, and love for family. He leaves to celebrate his life and cherish his memory: a loving mother, Sue Cooper; four beautiful children, Erica Cooper, Angela Henderson, Millard Cooper Jr., and Petoria Johnson; his significant other, Doris Johnson; three brothers, Herman Cooper Jr., Wilbert Cooper, Cleveland Cooper; five sisters, Suzette Nelson, Joan Wilson, Carla Cooper, Eva Bunch, and Ann Carter; one sister preceded him in death: Janet Cooper; thirteen grandchildren, Keyera White, Mileah Cooper, Deja Cooper, Sean Henderson, Najah Cooper, Cameron Cooper, Koby Mayberry, Davon Cooper, Kaycee Henderson, Justin Henderson, Jhermah Cooper, Millard Cooper III, and Teryn Frierson; five great grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends. He will truly be missed by all.