Mr. Robert Duane Cooper. Age, 61 of Nashville, TN, died April 4, 2012. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Evelyn Cooper, & his brother, Charles Cooper, Jr. He is survived by his sister-in-law, Rebecca Cooper; aunts, Shirley Cooper & Ethleen Bazzell; nieces, Angela Cooper & Rita Cooper; three grandnieces & several cousins. Mentally challenged from birth & unable to speak, Bobby was most capable of communicating his love for loud music, hot coffee, any chocolate & the people who loved him. In this special group is the staff of Progress, Inc. especially his most recent caregivers: Nick Tipton, Paulette Knowles, Larry Peoples, Duane Smith & Toya Dugas. Bobby will be laid to rest beside his parents, with Graveside Services to be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 7th 2012, at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Dr. Daly Thompson, Officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Progress, Inc. 319 Ezell Pike, Nashville, TN 37217 or the charity of your choice.
