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for William COOPER
SONYA J RICE
February 22, 2024
Have thoughts of Mr. Cooper often because of his art and cultural connection to African art which had a powerful influence on me an art lover looking for myself in art...
Beverly Shane
February 22, 2022
Mr William Cooper, is not forgotten , my hubby and I discussed Cooper couple years ago before my husband William Shane passed ( July 13, 2020) can´t believe it´s been 6 yrs since Cooper passed, Cooper family you are in my prayers may God Bless
celeste lawson
February 22, 2019
I'm taking a moment today to remember the gifts you gave to our community and the world of art. You are a cultural pioneer providing bold leadership in artistic expression for the voices and traditions of African and African American art that had/has been largely misunderstood and under-appreciated in many years. Your work, your voice, your dedication shifted a lot of uninformed opinions into supporters and advocates for Black art in America and Buffalo in particular. Your image is prominent on our community's Freedom Wall . . . your beautiful, thoughtful, provocative, works of art will never be forgotten. Blessings. Celeste Lawson, Buffalo, NY.
Robert (Watson)Mckithen
October 15, 2017
God bless you Mr. Cooper. You were a good friend of my dad The late Mr. Ralph Watson..R.I.P.
William Shane
March 20, 2016
To the family of William Cooper.l am proud to have had the privledge of knowing and working with William at Bethlehem steel co. For a few years and learning some good things from him,like jazz,artist,being patient and other good life meanings.but l am glad l got chance to share this story with his wife Glendora and sons Joel and Yancey who l had,nt seen sence he was in diapers my heart is with you all.he was agood man.William & Beverly Shane
Jan Peters
March 7, 2016
My heartfelt condolences, Glen. He will always be with us and his works will remind us of his wonderful spirit.
Roslyn Toole-Caldwell
March 3, 2016
Sis. Glendora, my heart is sincere prayerful with you and your loved ones. Much GODLY prayer to you from the Toole Family.
SONYA RICE
March 3, 2016
Amen for your life. Amen for your art. We were blessed with you in this city connecting us to our roots in Africa. Mr. Cooper, you left your mark on our heart and brains just as lasting as your brush to canvas.
Sheryl Marable
March 2, 2016
Dear Glendora and Family,
I extend to you my heartfelt sympathy. May you receive the peace and comfort of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessings,
Sheryl
Shelby Thompson
March 2, 2016
Thank you Cooper for being a wonderful influence in Ralph, Tomeka, ReShaun, and Desiree' (Debi as you affectionally called her) life. The simple things you said and/or did remain with them to this day. Glendora thank you for sharing such a wonderful man with not only me and my kids but with the city of Buffalo he truly will be missed.
Sharon and Kenneth Holley
March 2, 2016
To Glendora and the Cooper Family..we extend our sympathy to all of you. We are thankful that Cooper was a part of our lives.
Toni Wooten
March 2, 2016
Bill Cooper "Coop" was a blessing. Humble, gifted, brilliant, genuine. He had a warm and giving Spirit that kept him in touch with the person on the street and the person on the upper rungs of the social ladder; He just loved people period. he will be so missed. Thank you Glendora, Beloved wife, and Beloved sons and all his wonderful Family for freely sharing Him with us thru the years.May God be with you now, and keep you in Peace and Love. Toni Wooten and Family
Patricia Baker
March 1, 2016
May I extend my sincere prayers to you Mrs. Cooper and your entire family. Many years ago my teenage son Gerald Williams was selling his paintings at an Art festival. Mr. Cooper came up and encouraged him, showing him many pointers. Mr. Cooper couldn't remember my son's name, but when we came to an art show he would always asked how he was doing.
Mr. Cooper encouraged everyone in art, especially the young people in this area.
We will miss his kindness and his beautiful art, especially in this area.
May God carry you through and give you Peace and Comfort at this trying time.
Mrs. Patricia Baker
March 1, 2016
For Glendora and the Family,
I was sorry to learn of the passing of your husband. You and your family are in my prayers.
Vernell L. Dees
Atlanta, GA
March 1, 2016
Glendora, my thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of your amazing, much beloved husband. Everywhere I turn I read praise of his art, his fabulous community service, and the love and admiration in which he was held throughout the City. Dear Glen, I always loved being a colleague of yours at the UB Libs, and now I just want to offer my love, my sympathy, and my belief that William Y Cooper, who is now with God, is with you always.
Samuel A. Herbert
March 1, 2016
SIP = Sleep in Peace my brother. Coming from Harlem meeting you was always a pleasure. You was One of a few Blackmen in Buffalo who I Love and respected. I will treasure the three pieces of art that I brought from you, I'm so happy I told you how I felt about you before you went on in life. Love you Bill Cooper - your Harlem boy Sam Herbert. ;)
Samuel A. Herbert
March 1, 2016
SIP = Sleep in Peace my brother. Coming from Harlem meeting you was always a pleasure. You was One of a few Blackmen in Buffalo who I Love and respected. I will treasure the three pieces of art that I brought from you, I'm so happy I told you how I felt about you before you went on in life. Love you Bill Cooper - your Harlem boy Sam Herbert. ;)
Marilyn Foote Kragbe
March 1, 2016
Dear Glendora and Family,
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7. I pray that God's peace be with you and your family. William's light is now shining above.
Jerrold S and EmmyLou Hock Family
February 29, 2016
Our family has so appreciated Bill as an art instructor at Buffalo Art Studio, as an artist and as a friend. We have been delighted that Denmark and Delilah (meow) found such a loving home with Bill and Glendora. Peace and blessings.
February 29, 2016
Dear Glendora and family
Heartfelt condolences to all whose life's were changed, touched or transformed by knowing this gifted, compassionate and ever so talented and loving soul.
Our prayers are with you
Sandra Jardine and Robert Mitchell
Greg Millar
February 29, 2016
To Glendora and all of the Cooper family, our hearts are heavy at this time following the loss of our brother Bill. He was a wonderful inspiration to the entire arts community and will be greatly missed. he was a great supporter of the music community, and we were always thankful for his support at our performances. God bless the family moving forward.
Celeste Lawson
February 29, 2016
Dear Glendora and the family of William (Bill) Y. Cooper.
Please accept my most deep and sincere condolences. We have lost the presence of a kind and generous soul. But we must also remember Bill for his great genius and talent - his trailblazing work that helped so many of us cultivate our own voices of cultural expression. He is a hero and icon for our heritage and Buffalo's history. It was an honor and privilege to know him. Peace and blessings,
Celeste
February 29, 2016
Glendora and family our thoughts and prayers are with you in this sorrowful time Cooper will always be remembered. Rest in peace... PAZ, Rodriguez-Rondon family
Ken and Judy Hood
February 29, 2016
Dearest Friend Glendora,
Please know that we are holding you and your family close at heart at this time of great sorrow. We're praying for courage as you face the days ahead.
February 28, 2016
Dear Babake,
You came into the world to make your special mark, and you did that. That mark can be seen on canvases, and it can be seen on walls of the city of Buffalo. We will always be most grateful though, for the loving mark you left on the canvas of our family's life. The loving mark that inspired my husband Yomi Obidi, to give you the honorable name "Babake" the father/leader of us all. May you rest in peace William Coooper, elder,artist,and friend.
The Obidi Family: Yomi, Teresa, Itunu and Simi
Marlowe Wright
February 28, 2016
Coop go in peace.
Your step son Marlowe Wright
Apostle Gloria Little
February 28, 2016
I am honored to have had the opportunity to call you friend. A true treasure is gone but...not soon to be forgotten. The spirit of a champion. Thank you for touching our lives so deeply.
February 28, 2016
Mr. cooper u was a wonderful man.Every time we talked it was a blessing to me.God bless u brother, Ron and Jackie
janet harrison
February 28, 2016
I am so so sorry he was so nice love janet
Alice faye Lambert
February 28, 2016
He love so freelel ,he was a brother for me,he had a heart filled with love and filled with gold , I loved him dearly for all the goodness he shared to me and my children ,may God bless his wife Glendora and children ,They were generis with sharing his love Thank you bBill and I thank his family For sharing a man whose heart was fill with love ,my prayer are with you from my family to yours Gods blessing now and always ,
Craig Centrie
February 28, 2016
A good friend of El Museo Gallery. You will be very missed
Mary Joy Buscemi
February 28, 2016
Sweet Bill...it was a honor and a blessing having known your beautiful spirit and passion. I learned so much about life with our conversations over the years. Your in my heart and will be so missed. Prayers for you Glendora and your family. Love, MJ
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