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Robert Cooley Obituary
Saucier
Robert "Bob" Cooley, Sr., age 65 and a resident of Saucier, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2012, in Biloxi.
Mr. Cooley had been a resident of Saucier since 1975 and was an avid farmer. He also served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Bob was a loving and devoted friend to many and was a very generous person who will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert & Pearlie Mae Cooley; his daughter, Theresa Lynn Bieller and several brothers and sisters.
Mr. Cooley is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 44 years, Marian Cooley of Saucier; his children, Ronald Eric (Cindy) Brown of Tupelo, Robert Wesley Cooley, Jr. of Saucier, Joseph Lonnie (Pam) Cooley of Bucyrus, MO, and Michael Joseph (Missy) Cooley of Perkinston; his sister, Betty (Jimmy Dale) Stevens of Saltillo; 15 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, and many children in the community that called him "Grandpa".
Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 22, 2012, from 6pm-8pm at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road in Gulfport.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 23, 2012, at 2pm in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Cooley Family Cemetery on Yankeetown Road in Saucier.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Feed My Sheep, P.O. Box 6883, Gulfport, MS 39506.
Tributes may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Cooley
August 4, 2012
My condolences to the Cooley family on their loss. I also served with Bob in Vietnam at Phu Cat AB 1967-1968. From all of the men that served on Cobra Flight with Bob, our deepest sympathies. Bob will be missed.
Murph Hiller
Wally Rushin
August 4, 2012
So sorry to hear about Bob's passing.He was one of my Vietnam buddies on cobra flight U.S. Air Force at Phu Cat AB 1967-1968.
Tina Cooley
July 22, 2012
I will miss you uncle bob ..you remind me so much of my own dad .. I know you and daddy are up above looking down on all of us now RIP I LOVE YOU!!
Selena Curry
July 22, 2012
I will miss you uncle Bob I love you!! May you rest in peace
Tina Cooley
July 22, 2012
I love you uncle bob
Jennifer vandiver Vandiver
July 22, 2012
Such a sweet man, he will be missed! R.I.P Mr. Bob
Amanda Tingle
July 22, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Mr. Robert, but I went to school with his children.
May God wrap his arms around all of you in this time of grief.
The Staff of Riemann Family Funeral Homes
July 22, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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