Roy Edward Cooper, 83, of Port Charlotte, Florida passed away Thursday, December 24, 2014 at Fawcett Memorial Hospital, Port Charlotte.

Roy was born to Frank and Gladys Cooper on October 11, 1931 in Honduras and moved to Port Charlotte in 1985 from Paterson, NJ. He was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church of Port Charlotte. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and will forever be missed by all who loved and knew him.

Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Alicia; 2 sons, Omar Cooper and Roy Cooper, Jr.; 3 daughters, Jacqueline Moore, Gladys Carter and Eloisa Cooper Morandi all of Port Charlotte; 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held 6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel. Graveside services and interment will be held 11:00 AM, Friday, January 2, 2015 at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte.

Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.