Franklinton - Funeral services for Rodrick "Hot Rod" Cooper, age 45, who died on Friday, February 2, 2024, will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the Mitchner's Grove Baptist Church in Franklinton with Minister Florence Nicholson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mark's Chapel Church Cemetery in Rocky Mount.

He is survived by his wife, Allison Cooper of the home; three sons, Rontrell Wilkins of Spring Hope, Nicholson "Nick" Cooper of Kenly, Zahir Cooper of the home; two daughters, Shamiya Perry of Franklinton, Jada Williams of Durham; his parents, Roy and Costella Cooper of Nashville; one sister, Carla Greene (Aaron) of Zebulon, NC; one brother, Reggie Cooper of Dunn; and one granddaughter.

There will be a viewing on Saturday from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. at Mitchner's Grove Baptist Church.