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Dewayne Cooper Obituary
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COOPER, Dewayne M. was born on July 16, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio to Sam and Erma Cooper. He departed this life on February 13, 2012, in the early morning to rest in God's care. He graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School class of 1974, attended Bluffton University and Central State University. He was a dedicated employee at the Specialty Papers Company for over 20 years. He later retired from the Dayton Daily News. Dewayne accepted Christ into his life at a very young age when he was baptized at the First Baptist Church. Proceeded in death by his father Sam Cooper. Leaving to cherish his memories are his loving and devoted wife of 30 years, Lynette (Reese) Cooper, mother Erma Cooper, mother-in-law, Evelyn Reese, sons, Dewayne (Chanell), Derrick Cooper, goddaughter, Dawn Landers, grandsons, D'Marion McAtee, Donte Lake, Dewayne L. Cooper, granddaughter, Daniya Cooper, sisters, Glenda Pate, Shari Cooper, brothers Dean, Marcus, Jonathan Cooper, sister-in-law, Constance Scott, Atlanta, GA, Michelle Reese, Charonda McCullers, Lisa Reese, devoted uncle, Thurston Melson. (Shirley), a special niece, Tianna Reese, special cousins, Michael Pullen, Darrell Pullen (Texas), lifelong friends, Michael Wilcoxson, Michael White, Michael Scott, (Wisconsin), Ricky Peavey, Edward Anderson, Thomas Woodall and a host of other loved ones and many dear friends. Dewayne had a smile and kind words for all that he knew. He loved life, sports, family, and spending quality time with his grandchildren. Services will be held 10:00 A.M., Friday, February 17, 2012, viewing from 9:00 A.M. until time of service at First Baptist Church, 116 Hanover Ave. Ridgewood Heights. Rev. Gerard Seldon officiating. Entombment West Memory Gardens. Dewayne will be sadly missed by Lynette "Net", his high school sweetheart, friend, confidante, and soul mate. HHRoberts.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Dewayne Cooper
kim sherry Carpenter
March 6, 2012
march 6,2012
Peggy,The whole Cooper family,Lynette
I so hurt i ask that God put his loving
arms around all of you. Dewayne touched
everybodys heart,he was funny loving person.I have known his since I was young. I know that he will have a seat in heaven. May God bless all of you.
Jean Myles and Family
March 5, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
February 22, 2012
To the Cooper Family
May the Lord of host cover and bless the family as only God can.
From my entire household to the Cooper family.
Gods Grace.....Steven Vestal & Family
Ken Hines
February 20, 2012
To the Cooper Family,
Please except our deepest sympathy. Growing up with Dewayne was like having a big brother next door. He showed me how to play the bass as well as basketball. I know that Wayne was loved by many and he will be missed but never forgotten.
Ken Hines & Family
Larry Glanton
February 18, 2012
What a friend we have in jesus,"To the cooper family our condolences are with you may you find sweet relief in knowing that he is now in the presence of the lord "Rest In Peace Dewayne ".Glanton Family
Danita Moultry
February 18, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Anita Young
February 17, 2012
To the family,
May you know that he is in good hands. The Lord has called him home to do a new work. "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord..."
Gladys Jackson
February 17, 2012
To The Family,
My prayers are with you, knowing that God will give you strength in the days ahead. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Coya Mobley
February 17, 2012
Peggy, I am so very sorry to hear that
your brother Dewayne had died. I have known all of you all of my life, we grew up together, our mothers were friends, and we all were family. It hurts me to know that Dewayne will no longer be present with us, but I know he is present in the Lord. All of you are in my prayers and I am sending all of my love from me and my family. May the Peace of Christ be with all of you....Amen..
Deliliah Bradley Tuck
February 17, 2012
To The Cooper Family.My thoughts and prays are with you all. When a person like Dewayne come into your life for a season,it is because your turn has come to share,grow or learn.Thank you Dewayne My Friend For Everything there is a season.
Pam Clark-Harris
February 17, 2012
To The Cooper Family,
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your loved one and our neighborhood friend and classmate. We will cherish Dewayne's memories as he always lit up a room with that smile and on/off the basketball court(s).
The Clark's
Formerly of Marion Street
February 17, 2012
To the Cooper Family,
May God be with you all at this time, You will all be in our prayers.
The Littlejohn Family
DENISE MOORE
February 17, 2012
LYNNETTE, I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF COOPER'S PASSING. MAY THE GREAT GOD JEHOVAH BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU IN HIS CARING EMBRACE!
Albert Barnett
February 17, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Ronnie Moore
February 16, 2012
Lynette & family, and the (Lorenz Ave.) Cooper Family,
My sincerest condolences at this difficult time. Like so many others, I have fond and amusing memories of Dewayne as a Roosevelt H.S. classmate and neighborhood friend. Dewayne will be truly missed! My prayers are with you all!
Sidney Booker
February 16, 2012
To Lanette and family. I am really sorry to hear of Coop's passing. He has always been a very special and loving person. I will always remember his smile, his style of dress and the smooth way he played basketball at Roosevelt. May God bless you and keep you until you meet again.
MELBA (jackie) CARTER
February 16, 2012
TO NET AND FAMILY,I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DEWAYNE'S PASSING.KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS,IF I CAN HELP YOU IN ANY WAY,I WILL BE THERE.MAY GOD BLESS AND WATCH OVER YOU'LL DURING THIS TIME OF SORROW.
bartina wortham
February 16, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
RODNEY SUMLIN
February 16, 2012
To the Cooper Family, may the God of Peace comfort you, strengthen you, and keep all of you during this difficult time! We shared some great memories on Lorenz! I love you all!
February 16, 2012
To my cousin who I will always love, cherish, and remember. My heart is hearting right now, but I know that you are in a better place. I will see you again. I will miss you my brother. Love you, Daryl Pullen (Karen)(Cedar Hill, TX)
Marvin Cotton
February 16, 2012
R.I.P Bulbhead...We will miss your alot. Hard to deal with your passing because you left us to soon.We will always love you and cherish your memory. Much love to the families. Marvin and Theresa Cotton and family.
Hope (Wood) Grandy
February 16, 2012
My heart felt condolences to the Cooper Family. Dewayne was a very special person, genuine, kind and sweet. I know he will be greatly missed, but I am thankful to have been so blessed to have known him. May the God of All comfort keep you in His perfect peace.
Connie Myrick
February 16, 2012
To Lanette and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Dewaynes' passing. He was a super guy who always had a kind word to say and a compassionate heart. He was a joy to work with and always talked of his love for his family,and when I met you,I saw the love that you two shared with each other and others.
Stay focused on God and He will give you the strength that you need.
Love ya,
Connie
Susie Hines
February 16, 2012
May God Bless you and family, may He give you peace and comfort you. Dewayne will truly be missed by many of us in the neighborhood.
-Mrs. Hines & Family
Elbart Jefferson
February 16, 2012
To the Cooper family. The Jefferson family is deeply sadden by the lost of DEWAYNE. He was a great friend and like family to us. He was like a big brother to me growing. My family will keep your family in our prayers. COOPERFLY I will miss you. REST IN PEACE GOD BLESS FOR ALL JOY YOU BROUGTH IN THIS WORLD.
Donald Duck Blanton Family
February 16, 2012
May my friend, Dewanye Cooper rest in peace. We will hold on to the memories all the way back to our CUB SCOUT days at First Baptist, our Jane Addam days, and most of all our days as Roosevelt Teddies. Thanks my friend for the joy you shared in our lives. Donald Duckie Blanton
Kim Marshall
February 16, 2012
To the Entire Cooper Family:
Words cannot express how I feel about the home going of Dewayne. He was and he will always be a loving and caring individual. The Cooper clan has always been the most caring group of individuals I've ever known! Talk about putting family and friends first and you know what Dewayne and his family stands for. My sweet buddy Glenda, please except my condolences and I'm there with you in spirit. Mom, your faith will see you through! Ms. Shari: You know your big brother has your back even in heaven!! I Luv You Guys!!
Kim Marshall (Alexandria, VA).
Harold Ely
February 16, 2012
Sorry to hear about Coop passing. When I think of Coop, my mind go back to Resurrection, and Roosevelt. God bless you Lynette, and family, Cooper family, in your time of bereavement.
February 16, 2012
Lanette, I am very sorry for your loss.
My prayers are going up for you and your family.
May God Bless and keep ypi.
sincerely
Sharon Holden-Leigh
Sara, Kendra, and Manny
February 16, 2012
So sorry to hear of Mr. Coopers passing! Our condolences to his family and friends! We will truely miss him!
Darrell & Debbie Tall
February 16, 2012
From Jackson,HiGrade to Ressurection I have never met many people like Dewayne. He used to work with me on the basketball court coming up, just one of the best people. To Dean,Glenda (Peggy) and the rest of the Cooper family, my family and I want to offer our condolences. Trust and believe in God and he will see you through this time of grief. You are kept in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Derrick Franklin
February 16, 2012
Wow, it seems as if it was just yesterday when we were walking the halls of Roosevelt and playing basketball together. I will miss my friend and classmate. To Lynette and the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult and trying time. May God bless you and the family. Remember the Lord is your shepherd and He will provide all of the comfort that you will need during this time.
J.R. Lynch
February 16, 2012
J.R.and Karen Lynch wishes the family and loved ones blessings abundantly.
J.R. Lynch
February 16, 2012
I wish to extend my condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Dewayne Cooper. Dewayne will be missed, he was a great guy who loved life and people as well as family, may God bless and keep the family during their times of grief.
Karen Franklin
February 16, 2012
Dewayne is one of the fondest memories I have of our time at RHS. I remember at one of the class reunions he was voted the one that still looked like he did in high school.
I would like to send my condolences to the family. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
TRACIE HARRIS
February 16, 2012
MAY GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW... I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS
Niecy Kimbell
February 16, 2012
Dwayne always greeted you with a smile. He would always ask how the family was doing. It's so rare to find someone as pleasant as Dwayne was. He worked with my mom in the past and he and I worked at The James River Corp.(Specialty) for several years. We grew up in the same church. This world is losing a perfect gentleman but we know that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and there is no better place for Dwayne than heaven. My condolences go out to the entire family of Dwayne Cooper. May God continue to comfort you during this difficult time.
Janera Hayden
February 16, 2012
Nette and sons, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. May God keep you and your family in his loving care during these sorrowful times. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Edward Hatch
February 16, 2012
I am saddened to hear of DeWayne's passing. He was one of the nicest people you could meet. We had great fun playing basketball at Higrade Recreation Center on W.3rd St. which is now a church.He was always willing to help, full of laughter and compassion.He had great basketball skills just and awesome person.
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