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Robert Cooper Obituary
ROBERT JAMES COOPER (Age 70)
Suddenly on January 23, 2011. Beloved husband of Debra Rich Cooper; father of Robyn Cooper and the late Jeffrey Cooper and Raymond Rich. He is also survived by his sister, Catherine Smith (Michael); nieces, Dominique and Gina Smith; four grandchildren, his mother-in-law, Jean Rich; sister-in-law, Terri Patterson; many other relatives and friends. Visitation, Monday, January 31 from 10 am. until Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m. at The Church of the Incarnation, 880 Eastern Ave., N.E. Interment private. Services entrusted to LATIMORE FUNERAL SERVICES, 301-322-3050.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Cooper
Debra Young
February 28, 2011
Debra
I still can't believe that your best friend is gone. U, Robertt. Robin and Raymond are like family to me. Robert was like a big brother to me. He will be missed, but will always hold a place in my heart. Debra, u & Robyn stay strong and let GOD's deep love and understanding keep u going for he is there to ease the pain and to bring u and Robyn's heart relief to carry u on through life and remember he is watching over u and Robyn and protecting u and Robyn from harm and danger. I LOVE U dearly and I am keeping u and Robyn in my prayers.
CATHERINE SMITH
February 27, 2011
DEAR ROBERT{JUNIOR):
LIFE WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU. THERE IS A GREAT BIG HOLE IN MY HEART THAT IS NOW FILLED WITH HAPPY MEMORIES OF YOU AND YOUR LOVE FOR ME.
YOUR LOVING SISTER,
CATHERINE
Robyn Cooper
February 26, 2011
Dear Dad,
No words can explain the pain that I am in but I believe you are in a better place. With that being said I love you beyond words and miss you so much. Please continue to watch over me. (your number one girl besides mommy)
Love your daughter Robyn
Paulette Smith
February 25, 2011
Debra and Robyn,
Robert will be missed. He was such a funny person, kind and caring. I took a liking to him when I first met him. Love you both. Paulette Smith
Debra Cooper
February 24, 2011
Dear Robert,
Wish you were here. You were a wonderful husband. You were caring, kind and a loveable man. You treated me like your queen. You opened doors for me. You never wanted me to lift anything heavy. You fixed dinner when I would work late. You washed dishes; and washed iron and folded clothes. You drove me to the metro or started my car so that I could drive to the metro. You were my everything and now you are my angel. I know you will always look over and after me. I miss you and I love you.
Always,
Your wife Debra
Lisa Granger
February 23, 2011
We miss you. RIP Coop.
La'Cretia Burgess
February 9, 2011
Debra & Robyn,
My condolences to you both. You are in my thoughts and prayers always. Love you both!
Kathi Dennis
February 6, 2011
What a great guy. He was so happy and loved his family. I will miss him.
Tracey E. Rice
February 6, 2011
Gina, Dom and Mr. and Mrs. Smith -
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your loved one. I had the pleasure of meeting 'Uncle Robert" as Gina and Dom called him, and he was always gracious, kind and hospitable to me. He made me feel like a part of your family and for that I am grateful. God rest his soul. Love always.
Gina Smith
February 5, 2011
When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still.
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet and aching sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more smile. We may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived and that you lived honorably making all of our lives richer by your presence. Your kindness, goodness and genuine care and concern for others touched not only my life, but many others. This is your legacy and the memories I carry of you will not be forgotten. I will always honor your memory by living my life as you lived yours.
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU UNCLE ROBERT
February 4, 2011
Robert, Robert, Robert
You were the best brother-in-law anyone could have asked for. I will miss you so much. But I will always remember your smile and your kind words. Love you Terri Patterson
Roxann Carroll
February 2, 2011
Robyn & Debra,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Robert. May you find comfort in his memory and know your church family is here to love and support you during this difficult time.
God Bless you both.
George & Jennie Nicholson
February 1, 2011
YOU HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND MAY GOD STRENGTH AND COMFORT YOU.
Adrienne Jackson-Madkins
January 31, 2011
Debra, words cannot heal the pain of losing someone so dear. May God give you the strength to overcome the pain.
Barbara Luther
January 31, 2011
Debra and Robyn, please accept my deepest sympathy. Robert will surely be missed by our church family.
Angela Anderson
January 30, 2011
Debra and Robyn I will keep you both in my prayers that God will comfort you in this time sorrow.
Angela and Carah
Ear Powell
January 30, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grieving.
Former DAR Co-worker
Sheila Swales-Simmons
January 30, 2011
To Debra and Robyn, I am sadden by the passing of Robert. He was a good person. Trust in the Lord to ease your pain. Robert is in a better place and you both have one more angel smiling upon you and protecting you. God Bless you both.
January 30, 2011
Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Dominique and Gina - I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your brother, brother-in-law and uncle. I never met Robert but just seeing his picture and that fabulous smile tells me a lot. I can tell that he brought great joy into your lives...his joy and brightness will now be reflected through your smiles and good deeds. Love and hugs. Lisa Getter
Janice Chambers-Malloy
January 30, 2011
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Cooper Family, and my cousin LaDaughn.
Gina Parks
January 30, 2011
Debra...I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your best friend and husband Robert. You and Robyn have my deepest symphathy and you both are in my prayers.
Much love to you both...
Claudia & Jeff London
January 30, 2011
Dear Catherine, We are very, very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Please accept our most heartfelt condolences as Robert is laid to rest.
Love and Peace,
Claudia and Jeff
Dominique Smith
January 30, 2011
I love you Uncle Robert. I will try to live my life the way you lived - with kindness, gentleness, self-control, warmth, faith and authenticity. You are an example to so many. How you lived your life showed the world who you were - a man who lived your truth. Your electric smile is contagious and I smile because of it and because of a life well-lived.
TaJuana Sanders Scott
January 30, 2011
Robert you will be missed, and I would like to send my condolences to Debra and Robyn, be strong he would have wanted you to. You both are in our prayers.
TaJuana and Tarik Sanders (Scott)
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