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Robert DePrez Obituary
He worked at International Harvester for 17 years until it closed, then with his wife Pauline opened DePrez Jewelry & Loan, where through his hard work his business became successful. He was the Kentucky Pawn Brokers Association's first president.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Charlotte DePrez; brother, James DePrez; granddaughter, Alyssa Bryant; brother-in-law, Arthur Lamb; and other family members, Mary DePrez, Bob Cooper and Uncle Stan who was known as Dad.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline DePrez; sons, Michael, James and Robert DePrez: daughters, Karen Cooper-DePrez, Cindy Cooper-Deprez-Carlisle (John), Debbie DePrez-Smith (Corey), Mary DD DePrez-Ritter (Dave), Theresa Cooper-Deprez-Flanders (Chuck) and Beth Cooper-DePrez-Bryant; sister, Daina DePrez of Minneapolis MN; 16 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to acknowledge Dr. Ljubic, Dr. Pelligrini, Dr. Henes and the staff of Baptist Towers 4th floor for all of their care and compassion.
His funeral service will be held 1.m. Saturday at the Heady-Hardy Funeral Home, 7710 Dixie Hwy., with entombment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 2-8 p.m . and 10 a.m. until service time on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Dare to Care or a charity of your choice.
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Karen
March 21, 2021
Dad I love you so much and I miss you sometimes my heart aches so bad I miss you you were a wonderful dad like I always said if my biological dad Bob Cooper could have handpicked a man to be our dad later in life it would have been you I learned a lot from you in the way I handle people and the way I handle stuff that comes my way I love you and I miss you dearly so does the kids Eli talked about you when he was two years old he said he remembers throwing the ball with you at Doe valley dad you know we 17 and a half now yeah but he said he loves you we all do God bless that I hope when it's my time that you and Dad Cooper they're together and if Mom's their her to I'll see you all on the other side love Karen
DD D
December 21, 2014
The words escape me, the true words escape me, the words to show just how much you are missed! You will forever live in my heart!
Sherry Johnson
April 30, 2013
It was an honor to meet and work with Bob in the last few months. May he find peace with God and may God help his family and friends through this time.
Theresa
April 29, 2013
Dad you are one amazing man and you taught me so much about family and life. I will miss you deeply and I love you with all my heart . When I think of one word that describes you it's HERO and that's what you are to me.
Jillian Flanders
April 28, 2013
Papaw you were a role model to me. You have taught me a lot of things that I will never forget. I feel priveleged to be able to work in a place that you and mamaw opened and made very successful. I promise to continue to make it successful for YOU. I also will do everything I can to keep you proud of me. Your are very missed already. I love you with all my heart papaw!
Jillian Flanders
April 28, 2013
Papaw you were a role model to me. I have the privilege to work in a place you and mamas put together. I'm goin to do whatever I can to make the pawn shop stay open and be a success. I was so blessed to call you my papaw. Ima continue to make you proud of me and my kids. You are greatly missed already. I love you forever papaw. Gone but NEVER forgotten.
April 28, 2013
In our hearts forever.
Bri
April 28, 2013
Papaw-You were a one of a kind man. I cherish my memories of you always. You touched many hearts and people respected you for the man you were. You taught me that in order to get to the top of the game you must start at the bottom. Hard work pays off. I love you and promise to continue to make you proud.
Paul & Scott
April 27, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are always with you and your family.
April 26, 2013
Goodbye old friend,,may God be with you and all you leave behind.
Charlie Hanson {Shirls Bargain Center}
April 26, 2013
Our Papaw was a strong business mind with an even bigger heart behind it. He was an inspiration to us all and the rock our family needed in times of hardship. He will be greatly missed and the greatest tribute we could give is to make him proud of us everyday. We love you now and always Papaw.
-Tony and Crystal Carlisle
April 25, 2013
We are blessed to have had us in our lives.
Kelli Neafus
April 25, 2013
Our industry has lost a leader. I know that he was a huge help to my mother, Ramona Thompson, through the many years. Thank you for all that you have done for us Bob... My prayers are with all of the family.
Kelli Neafus ~ Bill's Jewelry & Pawn
April 25, 2013
TO ALL THE DEPREZ FAMILY
BOB WAS NOT ONLY A BUSINESS MAN BUT A FRIEND AND A MAN THAT WAS HONEST AND FAIR WITH EVERYONE. HE HAD A HEART BIGGER THAN HE WAS.HE LOVED HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS AND MOST OF ALL HE LOVED HIS GAL OR BABE AS I FOTEN HEARD HIM CALL PAULINE HE WILL BE MISSED BUT I PRAY HE AND MY JIM FIND A GOOD FISHING HOLE IN HAVEN AS THEY WAIT FOR US.
GOD BE WITH US ALL UNTIL THEN.
LOVE TO ALL BETTY
April 25, 2013
The world is less one great man now. May our hearts, love, and prayers be with the Deprez family in your time of loss. We love and miss you. Hopefully Bob will save us a seat at the blackjack table in heaven.
George and Sharon Roth
Bob and Dorothy Ritter
April 25, 2013
Mary, we were so sorry to hear about your dad passing away.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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