Daniel James Cooper, 70, of Sherrills Ford, N.C., passed away, October 31, 2023, at Carolina Caring Hospice House in Sherrills Ford.

Dan was born September 14, 1953, in Philadelphia, Pa., and was the son of the late William Charleston Cooper and Joan Doran Cooper. He attended the University of Delaware and on October 15, 1977, he married Nancy Schuler Cooper, who survives. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Denver, N.C., was retired from Bojangles Inc. and was an avid Philadelphia Eagles Fan.

In addition to his wife, Dan is survived by three daughters, Rachel Ann Terrell (Donald), Rebecca Lynne Grobe (Nicholas), and Danielle Gean Nowaskie (Matthew); eight grandchildren, Abigail Hayhurst, Anna Schuler, Hailey Terrell, Samantha Grobe, Cooper Grobe, Luke Nowaskie, Josephine Nowaskie, and Daniel Terrell; two brothers, John Cooper and Billy Cooper; and one sister, Donna Cooper.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Karen McFadden.

A private family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.troutmanfuneralhome.com.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.