Robert Cooper

Born in Decatur, Alabama, and raised in Huntsville, Bob was known from a young age for his quick wit and sharp mind - earning him the childhood nickname “Doc.” After serving in the U.S. Air Force and being stationed at Carswell Air Force Base in Fort Worth, he met his future wife, Miss Billye Lou Wood, on a blind date set up by mutual friends. They were married for 56 years and built a beautiful life together.

Following his military service, Bob put himself through college - delivering Mrs. Baird’s bread and working odd jobs - before earning his accounting degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. He went on to have a long and successful career as a CPA, including many years in the oil industry and two decades as the CFO of Leonard Enterprises in Fort Worth. Even after “retirement,” Bob stayed busy, running several GNC franchises in East Dallas before officially hanging up his hat.

Bob was a devoted family man and is survived by his wife, Billye; daughter Cathy Henry and husband Peter, with grandsons Cooper (13) and Jack (9); son Steven Cooper and wife Tawny, with granddaughters Henley (14) and Cleo (12); and daughter Lisa Hall and husband Steve, with granddaughter Emma (17). He is also survived by his brothers Dan Cooper, and Donnie Cooper and wife Sherron - all of Huntsville, Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Emma Cooper; his older brother, William Thurman “W.T.” Cooper; and Billye’s parents, Bill and Cleo Wood Cox.

Bob loved many things in life: Alabama football, catfish, a good round of golf, watching (and complaining about) the Cowboys and Rangers, and serving alongside his wife at the Salvation Army of Fort Worth. He and Billye enjoyed traveling together and visited many national parks and historic sites across the United States. He also proudly watched every episode of all 34 seasons of Law & Order. But nothing brought him more joy than being “Poppy” to his five grandchildren.

If you knew Bob - and he liked you - you likely found yourself on the receiving end of one of his famously quick and dry remarks. His sense of humor was unmatched, and it’s one of the many things that will be deeply missed.

A celebration of life service will be held at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis Drive in Arlington on Saturday, August 16th at 2 p.m.