Robert David Cooper

Robert David Cooper, age 61, of Malden, Missouri, passed away at his home on May 17, 2026. He was born on May 25, 1964, to the late Robert Vernon Cooper and Martha Ann Powell Cooper.

      Robert moved to this area in 1984 from St. Louis, Missouri, after spending several years living in Springfield, Missouri. He enjoyed attending the Sage Creek Day Center and was known for his love of collecting baseball cards. Robert was also a devoted fan of The Wizard of Oz and enjoyed watching classic monster movies.

      Survivors include five sisters, Charlotte Diane Turner of Calvert, Alabama, Mary Frances Powell of Fisk, Missouri, Alberta Lynn Hunsaker of Dexter, Missouri, Charlotte Mae Kitchen of Van Buren, Missouri, and Carolyn Jean Jordan of Desoto, Missouri; two brothers, Charles Dean Powell of Dudley, Missouri and Edward Allen Cooper of Desoto, Missouri; along with other family members and friends who will greatly miss him.

      In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by three siblings, Quida Joyce Webb, Thomas Ready, and Donald Ready.

      Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.

      Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.

      Watkins and Sons are handling the arrangements.

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