Marvin D. Cooper

Marvin D. Cooper, a resident of Saint Amant, Louisiana, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on March 4, 1943, in San Francisco, California, to A. W. and Ruth Iola Turner Cooper. Marvin was a retired project manager and loved his music, snow skiing, motorcycle riding and sailing. He was a member of Ascension Baptist Church.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 40 years, Brenda N. Cooper; three children, Candi Cooper, Shannon Frierson (Michael), and Shay Cooper (Julie); stepson, Randy D. Richard; brothers, A.W. Cooper (Toni) and Rena Floyd (Stacey); sister, Sherri Wilson; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, A.W. and Ruth Cooper; stepfather, William Floyd; and grandparents, Floy and Myrtle Cooper.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Resthaven Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Hwy in Baton Rouge, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 9:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. A celebration of life will be held at Ascension Baptist Church, located at 13432 Airline Highway in Gonzales, following the burial.

The family would like to thank Pinnacle Hospice, the staff at The Crossing, and Home Instead for their support during this difficult time.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.resthavenbatonrouge.com.