Howard Berlin Cooper, age 84, of Alderson passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his residence in Alderson. He was born February 9, 1940, in Lawn, West Virginia, a son of the late Charles Raymond and Ethel Irene (Martin) Cooper. Mr. Cooper was a former employee of Bluefield State University and Fincastle Country Club where he worked as a kitchen and dining room attendant. Although Howard was visually impaired, he proudly retired after 34 years of service. He will be remembered for his love of gardening, working in his flower beds, watching the news every day, taking care of his house, and traveling out west if the opportunity arose. Howard was a devout member of the Griffith Creek Baptist Church where he faithfully attended Sunday School for over 17 consecutive years with a perfect attendance. Those left to cherish his memory include his sisters, Grace Marie Parker of Alderson, and Dorothy Mae Cooper of Griffith Creek; as well as several loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Herbert Cooper and Harold Cooper, his sister Mary Pauline Bennett; and nephew Mikel Cooper. Funeral services will be Monday, June 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. at the Lobban Funeral Home Chapel in Alderson, with Pastor Audie Sorg officiating. Burial will follow at the Maude Chapel Cemetery in Dawson, W.Va. Friends may call Monday, June 3, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Lobban Funeral Home in Alderson, W.Va. Family will serve as pallbearers. The Family would like to extend a special thank you to Tammy and Rodney Mounts for driving Howard to church and Lori Richmond for cooking, cleaning, and being great company for Howard. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the Cooper family at www.lobbanfh.com . To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Howard, please visit our floral store .