Photo courtesy of Shawn Lea Funeral Home - Scotland Neck
Jan 4, 1973 - Jan 25, 2026
My prayers and thoughts are with the family!I remember Tarus as a little boy from the Little Raleigh Community!
Patricia McArthur
February 05, 2026 | Greenville, NC
Sup pops I'ma truly miss you you've been the best dad a son can ask for. I never ask for much but if I really needed you & no one was there you were. I can hear you right now pops don't worry about it son I'ma take care of it you always found a way to make a way even if you didn't have it. you was like the genie out the bottle for real. And my mom she really misses you and my heart ache every night for the both of you. I'ma be strong for us pops your legacy will live on forever I love you...
Anthony Tillery
February 05, 2026 | Rocky Mount, NC | Son
Just wanna say hey pops. I miss you your grandkids miss you . King keep looking for you to bring him some snacks calling your name saying pa? Lol you was a good man an ill never forget you.. I love you an ill see you again
Angelica Johnson
February 05, 2026 | Rocky Mount, NC | Family
Rip To a friend indeed you will be missed and forever loved from Derrick and
Derrick an Tasha Wiggins
January 29, 2026 | Rocky Mount, NC | Friend
I'm really gonna miss my buddy', from down the Street from me. We visited every day. The whole street is gonna miss you. Rest in peace from your friend. Hope, Larry, Boe, Tyrone Cobb family
Deborah Cobb
January 29, 2026 | Rocky Mount, NC | Friend
Hey pops this your son we love you ima miss u giving me my body wash kept me smelling good pops you talk to me and gave me some the best advice I’ll always love you for that pops you will always be pops save me spot next to you we can talk about it all again and ima get your bike and fix it love you pop
Gary Tillery
January 28, 2026 | Rocky Mount, NC | Son
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Tarus. He has always been like a brother to me. The family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You!
Connie Edmondson
January 28, 2026 | Rocky Mount, NC | Friend
Mr. Tarus E. Cooper , 53 of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, passed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2026, From 1pm until 3pm at Drakes Community Canter, 5251 Drake Rd, Battleboro, NC. Arrangements are being handled by Shawn Lea Funeral Home,...
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