Today we celebrate the home going of Edward Cooper Jr., born May 15, 1928; he was the cherished son "Jr.", of the late Eddie Cooper Sr. and Martha Jane White Cooper. He transitioned into his eternal resting place on October 28, 2008 after a long illness. At an early age, he joined Mount Carmel A.M.E. Church and has served on the Steward Board of the church. He attended school at the "Class Room" as did all of his first cousins and all of the children in the Cherry Hill Community. His secondary education included attending Berkeley Training High School, Avery Institute Training School, and Voorhees Junior College. He was joined in marriage to Elizabeth Joyner of the Whitesville area. This union was blessed with three children, Yvonne, Delbert, and Eleanor. His son, Delbert preceded his parents and siblings in death in 1981. Edward later remarried, and united with Ruth Hunt of Savannah Georgia. They worked together in running a short-order café and lounge. After a thirty year union, she preceded him in death in 1999. Although he worked a variety of jobs, his industrial and vocational training led to a trade in Shoe Repair, and his life's work of Brick masonry. As a craftsman in the tri-county area, he was employed with various construction companies but spent the major part of his working years as a sub-contractor, constructing homes and commercial buildings. "Jr.", as he has been affectionately called by family and friends, possessed a quiet character, spoke few words, and had an easy way about him. He delighted in having family come and was great at impromptu cook-outs and fish fries. He loved listening to all kinds of music and became a great collector of R&B and Gospel. Another hobby that he enjoyed also included gardening and sharing the fruits of his labor. Fondly called Daddy Jr., Edward has been a patriarch, not only to his own children, six grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren, but also he touched the lives of a number of young people, co-workers and community friends with kindness! As he has transitioned into eternity, he leaves to cherish his memory: His loving and devoted daughters, Yvonne C. Knight, and Eleanor C. Brown. His sisters: Wilhemenia C. Brown, and Florine C. Manigault; his former wife Elizabeth J. Cooper. Four grandsons: D. Lamont Knight, Dwayne C. Knight, D. Gary Cooper Jr., and Justin A.C. Brown; two granddaughters, Lauren Brown Jarvis and Lacey E. Brown; two great-grandchildren: Tavaje S. Knight and Jojuan Wallace Knight; endeared in-laws: Alonzo Brown and Vincent Knight; one aunt, three uncles, three nieces, two nephews, eleven dearly beloved first cousins, and a host of relatives and friends.