Ralph Cooper, Sr.

Ralph Hinson Cooper, Sr., 76, of Asheboro, died Monday, March 30, 2026, at his residence.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home, 549 Tall Pine Street Ext., Asheboro.

Born in Guilford Co., NC, on June 2, 1949, Mr. Cooper was the son of the late Fenley Randolph Cooper and Ora Gladys Taylor Cooper. He had retired as an upholsterer from Carolina Custom. Working in the yard and his garden, along with fishing and doing puzzles, were some of his favorite pastimes. But the most important thing in his life was his family, who he loved dearly.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his brothers, Jim Phillips and Ronnie Phillips.

He is survived by his wife, Hilda Cooper; sons, Ralph Cooper, Jr. (Tracy), Shawn Cooper, Michael Cooper (Angie); brother, Robert Phillips; grandchildren, Megan Cooper, Ryan Cooper (Josephine), Sarah Cooper, Ashley Cooper, Seth Cooper; great grandchildren, Christian Cooper, Elijah Coleman, Rose Hannah, Aylin Cooper, Arabella Cooper, Amelia Cooper, Amaya Cooper, and Jeremiah Cooper.