Robert Neil Cooper

Robert Neil Cooper, son of John and Margaret (Tyrell) Cooper, was born on Dec. 13, 1953, in Pontiac, Mich. He passed away on April 24, 2025, in Mountain Grove, at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 11 days. As a young man, he moved to Missouri in 1975. After receiving his certification as a Nurse’s Aid, he served the communities of Mountain Grove and Cabool for many years, employed at nursing homes in both cities. Upon moving to his beloved new hometown, he became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church that same year. During his lifetime, he faithfully attended services at this local parish. He also enjoyed several other types of activities. One such diversion was that of outdoor gardening. Along with his brothers, over the years, many wonderful hours were spent cultivating the ground and encouraging plants to grow and thrive. Enjoying his coffee and driving around town visiting with anyone that he could were also favorite pastimes that filled his life with meaning and joy.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Dan and John Cooper, Jr.; one sister, Donna Cooper; two nephews, Mike Cooper and Jason Cooper. He is survived by two sisters, Mary Heikkila and Susan Robertson, and her husband, Mark. Along with them, he will be missed by nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews, and many other extended family and friends. Memorial services for Robert Cooper will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Mountain Grove. Online condolences: www.craighurttfuneralhome.com.