Roger Layton Cooper
June 6, 1947 ~ January 10, 2026
Born in: Mooresville, Indiana
Resided in: Mooresville, Indiana
Resided in: Mooresville, Indiana
Roger Layton Cooper, 78, of Mooresville, passed at Franciscan Hospital in Indianapolis on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was born in Mooresville on June 6, 1947 to the late William Albert Cooper and Mary Ermine (Mavity) Cooper.
He graduated from Plainfield High School with the class of 1965. On April 18, 1964, he married the love of his life, Judith “Judi” Lane. They have enjoyed over 61 years of marriage. Roger worked for Rolls Royce as an engineer retiring in 2007.
He enjoyed antiquing, collecting guns, shooting, and belonged to several Black Powder clubs. He was incredibly skilled in many trades, a master tinkerer, and even built his log home.
Roger will be missed and fondly remembered by many including his wife Judi Cooper of Mooresville; sons, Rodger (wife, Jill) Cooper of Mooresville and Shawn (wife, Kris) Cooper of Indianapolis; daughter, Tracy (husband, Garry) Kincaid of Martinsville; sister, Sherrie Remster; grandchildren, Breanna (husband, Lucas) Pickelheimer, Lane (wife, Kaylee) Cooper, and Tristin (wife, Micky) Cooper; and great grandchildren, Kayne Cooper, Quincy Cooper, and Lola Cooper.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Cooper; and brother, William Cooper.
In keeping with his wishes, his earthly remains will be cremated. The family will host a celebration of life later in the spring. Cremation has been entrusted to Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville.
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Sorry for you and your family. Hang on to the good memories he left you. Take care.
One of my memories is from when I was 4 and Roger was 3. We lived next door to our Grandparents (Cooper) and the two of use would run over there frequently without telling our Mother (Mary Ermine Mavity Cooper). In order to prevent our escapes our Father fenced in our yard. We loved our Grandparents dearly and would rather spend time with them helping them on the farm. Sooo we just did what was needed and dug an escape opening under the fence and off we would go.
Roger was caught placing the baby chicks in a big jar. When asked what he was doing he replied “I’m canning chicken just like Grandma does”. (They caught him and no baby chicks were harmed)
I have so many fond memories. I was 13 months older than Roger so we were together always as children. I miss our morning calls little brother.