Celebrating the life of
Robert Harold Cooper
Passed away on March 17, 2007
Robert H. Cooper
Robert Harold Cooper, 81, died Saturday March 17, 2007 on the golf course with his friends. He was a true gentleman that never met a stranger. “Captain Bob”, as he was known, will be sadly missed by his many friends and his numerous golf groups.
The native of Defiance, Ohio was a graduate of Defiance College.
He worked with North American Aviation and Rockwell International until 1975 when he began working with Gulfstream Aerospace from where he retired in 2001 as the Executive Vice-President of Marketing and Sales.
Mr. Cooper served on the Board of Directors of Supersonic Aerospace International and the Air group of Van Nuys, California. He was a member of The Landings Club on Skidaway Island and the Masonic Lodge in Defiance, Ohio.
Mr. Cooper was predeceased by an infant son, Douglas Lee Cooper and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Cooper.
He is survived by his wife, Donna McLain Cooper, of Savannah, one sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. Lois Ann Eis and James Eis, of Defiance, Ohio and two nieces, Debbie and Tammy.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Giddens, officiating.
Private Burial will be in Defiance City Cemetery in Defiance, Ohio.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah or charity of choice.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Dear Donna, We were distressed to hear of Bob's passing after having met you both at the ALS Support group meeting. Our prayers are with you and your family. Bob was such an optimist, and he met life and death with a 'do not quit' approach. Please call when you return from Ohio. In sympathy, Betsy& George
- George& Betsy Smith, Savannah, GA
Dear Donna, We were distressed to hear of Bob's passing after having met you both at the ALS Support group meeting. Our prayers are with you and your family. Bob was such an optimist, and he met life and death with a 'do not quit' approach. Please call when you return from Ohio. In sympathy, Betsy& George
- George& Betsy Smith, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200

