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Andrew Cooper Obituary

Andrew W. Cooper, 46, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Friday, October 17, 2008. He was preceded in death by his father, Mack D. Cooper. He attended First Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Jeanine Cooper; sister, Monique (Nicky) Cooper, of Washington, D.C.; brothers, Mack D. Cooper II and Pierre Thomas (Pete) Cooper, both of Roanoke; his beloved pets, Sammy and Misty; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and numerous friends. The Mass of the Resurrection will be held 2 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2008, at Our Lady of Nazareth Catholic Church. The Rev. Msgr. Joseph Lehman will officiate. Interment will follow in St. Andrew's Diocesan Cemetery. The family will receive friends there at the church from 1 p.m. on Thursday until Mass time at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ram House, c/o Msgr. Joseph Lehman, OLN Catholic Church, 2505 Electric Road, Roanoke, Va. 24018. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 21 to Oct. 23, 2008.

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Paula Kelley Ward

October 29, 2008

Dear Jeanine,
Please know that my family here in Texas is sending comforting thoughts your way. We are so sorry to hear about Andrew.
Here is a poem someone gave me when my mother, Marguerite, died. I hope you will share it with your family.
Love, Paula, John, Erin and Sean

Do Not Cry
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there
I do not sleep
I am a thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn's rain
I am the mist on the meadow on a fall morning
The purple blossoms of an African violet on a sunny windowsill
Butterflies fluttering in a gentle breeze
Cloud formations in a bright blue sky
And fireflies that sparkle on a summer night
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
of birds in circling flight
I am the soft star that shines at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there
I did not die

- Anonymous -

Lancerlot Sports Complex

October 28, 2008

Andrew Loved working out here at the LancerLot and will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family

Monique Cooper

October 28, 2008

Rest well, little brother. I miss you deeply....

Susan Bryant

October 24, 2008

I am so sorry about your loss. Andrew and I went to school together during our school years.... You all are in my prayers.

Leslie Viar

October 23, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Suzanne, Jen, and Zak Domagala

October 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Jessica Carter

October 23, 2008

The dealth of a family member to me in the hardest thing in this world. Words can not express the grief that I feel for you and your family at this time of need.

My thoughts are with you and yours at this time.

Randy Carter

October 22, 2008

Mrs. Cooper, Monique, Mack and Pete,
I have no words to express or words that would comfort in this situation, but wanted to say that I love you all and I am so thankful to have been a friend of Andrew's and your whole family. I have reminisced of our times together and will always cherish them. You all pretty much adopted me and I am truly grateful to each one of you in many ways. I loved Andrew dearly and will never forget many times and years of my life with him. Andrew professed his faith in Jesus Christ our Lord the last time I saw him, so I feel confident in his salvation and know that he is okay. Prayers, grace and peace to you all.
In Christ,
Randy

Gary and Pam Teagno

October 22, 2008

May you and your family find some comfort in our prayers and look to the future through our friendships.

Connie Tyree

October 22, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Gerry Davis

October 22, 2008

Dear Mrs Cooper, Monique,Mackie Jr and Petey,

Words seem so inadequate to express my heartfelt sorrow for you all and the loss of Andy.

When I think about Andy, one event comes to the front above all other memories and that is of him, as a little boy, running through the house just being wild and laughing the entire time. ( I think he was just trying to torture Monique and I!!)

My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

Sincerely,
Gerry Sue

Scott Laughon

October 21, 2008

Dear Cooper family,
Please allow me to say I am so sorry for the loss of Andy. He was a good man with a heart as big as they come. We went all thru school together and even had sleepovers as children at my house. Andy went with us on vacation's together and we were just really good friends...I hope that during this trying time you may find some peace. I will always have fond memories of Andy.

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