Melvin Louis

Cooper Jr. "Pooh"

Melvin Louis Cooper Jr. "Pooh" 52, of Beaumont TX; passed May 09, 2026.

A Memorial Service will be held on May 30, 2026 from 10:30am-11:30 am at Dowlen Road Church of Christ 3060 Dowlen Rd. Beaumont, Texas 77706.

Melvin Louis Cooper, Jr. was born to Melvin L.Cooper, Sr. and Carolyn Moore Cooper on October 1, 1973 in Blytheville, Arkansas. He departed this earthly journey and began his eternal journey on May 13, 2026 at 11:06 A.M. As a last act of service, he donated his organs to provide a chance of life to others. .

Melvin, Jr. attended Beaumont Independent School District Schools for elementary, middle, and high school years. As a 1991 graduate of West Brook Senior High School in Beaumont, Texas, he was active in NJROTC, football, and powerlifting activities. He was in a high school social group called Rhomeos with sisters as the Juliets supervised & directed by Herman Davis, Sr. In 1991, he enrolled into the United States Marine Corps as a machine gunner. He was stationed in Kailua, Hawaii on the Marines Corps Base. He received awards: Rifle Marksman badge, Pistol Sharpshooter badge, National Defense Service medal, (2) Meritorious Masts, and Sea Service Deployment ribbon. Melvin, Jr. gladly served and received a service connected discharge with honor in. In 1993, Melvin Jr. married Irmagene Souza and they had a loving son on July 2, 1994 named Johnathan Manakanakakoa Cooper ("John John").

In his employment era, he was a scaffold builder at Lyondell Scaffolding in Houston, Texas. He was a warehouse distribution employee at Firestone Polymers in Orange, Texas. and worked as a mover at the Three Men Moving Company. He attended and was certified at Texas State Technical College for SubSea Robotics.

Melvin, Jr. enjoyed family time, laughing with "many" comical antics and statements, playing his Atari, Nintendo, and Playstations. He did not meet a stranger as he spoke to everyone. He enjoyed shopping online and in person at many stores. His nickname is "Pooh" because he liked "Winnie the Pooh" when he was younger, which is tattooed on the left upper chest area. He was a "personal vehicle" mechanic of his vehicles. He loved to have loud music in each of the vehicles that he owned. He was not to be corrected because he "knew everything, in every way, for everybody." He loved canines and had many of them. He was referred to as "Dr. Doolittle", because he believed that they were "service dogs" ("Butch, Pretty Red, Ike, Oreo, & CocoMarie"). CocoMarie was symbolic due to his mother calling everyone her "Coco Sister" and his dear sister, Sabrina's middle name Marie. His favorite colors were black and red as he decided for his mother's homegoing celebration (June 2018). He was an adamant dreamer, believer of truth, and a master barbeque chef.

Melvin, Jr. attended and was a believer of the Trinity: God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend George Winters from 1983 until 2020. He joined Dowlen Road Church Of Christ under the leadership of eleven pastors and was baptized on June 10, 2024. As he faithfully attended services, he was taught with excellent guidance under the leadership of Vashon Bateaste and Jerome Sampey. Melvin, Jr. was a serious note taker and has a library of biblical items including many spirals and books. His penmanship was remarkable and lengthy, but clear to understand.

Melvin, L. Cooper, Jr. and Stacey Talmore united in matrimony March 26, 2020.  Melvin, Jr. was determined to marry Stacey on his brother Kevin's birthday.

Melvin, Jr. has joined in glory with his parents: Melvin L. Cooper, Sr.& Carolyn Moore Cooper Bridges, brother: Kevin Cooper, Sr., & son: Johnathan M. Cooper. Betty Cooper (aunt), Gwendolyn Smith Cerf (aunt), Diane Ruben (aunt), Angelyss Cerf (cousin), Henry Botley, Jr. (maternal great uncle), James Cooper (paternal grandfather), Mary Levine Cooper (paternal grandmother), Janie D. Botley Moore (maternal grandmother) and Euston C. Moore (maternal grandfather).

He is survived by his wife of Beaumont, Texas: Stacey Cooper, his daughter of Las Vegas, Nevada: Des'Ree Cooper, and bonus daughters of Baytown, Texas: Mariah Pollard and Beaumont, Texas: Katelynn Talmore and Chrislynn Bolton, and bonus son: Christian Bolton, his beloved sister of Beaumont, Texas: Sabrina Cooper- Whittley (Roger) and LeeCole Cooper of Kansas, Missouri; bonus sister of Beaumont, Texas: Lachunria Blackwell (Christopher), and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Melvin, Jr. did not attend many funerals, so his peace was within the living. Remember to love uncontrollably, take care of yourself daily, and support each other in love as this earthly journey continues...

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com

Per the Family: All flowers of bereavement, cards, and/or donations, please provide information to Proctor's Mortuary.