Bobby Joe Cofer Tecumseh, Oklahoma Obituary

Bobby Joe Cofer

<p>Bobby Joe Cofer, 75, former Tecumseh, Oklahoma resident passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 at his home in Perkins, Oklahoma.&nbsp;</p> <p>He was born June 28, 1946 to Bobby W. and Geneva M. (Foster) Cofer in Chickasha, Oklahoma.&nbsp;</p> <p>Bobby was raised in the Pauls Valley and Stratford, Oklahoma area.&nbsp; He grew up helping his father on the family farm and attended Pauls Valley Public Schools.&nbsp; Bobby lived in Tecumseh for the last 46 plus years until recently moving to Perkins.&nbsp;</p> <p>He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp Reserves.&nbsp;</p> <p>Bobby married Nancy Wilson on December 27, 1974 in Tecumseh, Oklahoma at the Tecumseh Assembly of God.&nbsp;</p> <p>He worked for General Telephone Company, COJAC and retired from contracting as a government postal contractor.&nbsp;</p> <p>Bobby enjoyed golf, bowling, fishing, college sports, trivia, watching old westerns, and most of all supporting his kids and grandkids in their sports and activities.&nbsp;</p> <p>He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby W. and Geneva Cofer.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Those left to cherish his memories are his loving wife of 46 &frac12; years, Nancy Cofer of the home; 2 daughters and 1 son-in-law, Sherry Cagle of Oklahoma City, OK and Jennifer and Marny Moody of Perkins, OK; 2 sons and 2 daughters-in-law, Randy and Zita Cofer of Newcastle, OK and Bradley and Emilee Cofer of Piedmont, OK; 9 grandchildren, Kaydence Moody, Jentri Moody, Mikayla Moody, Anderson Cofer, Harrison Cofer, Chad Willis-Cofer and spouse Ashley, Haley Cofer, Jessica Cofer and Randi Cofer; 2 sisters and 2 brothers-in-law, Sue and Johnny McWhirter of Lexington, OK and Melanie and Paul Hodge of Eufaula, OK; and many loving friends and extended family.</p> <p>Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 21, 2021 and continue through service time.&nbsp; Service will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jerry Kuhn officiating. Burial will follow at Tecumseh Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh. Please join the celebration of Bobby&rsquo;s life through Cooper Funeral Home&rsquo;s Facebook page for live streaming of the service.&nbsp;</p>
June 28, 1946 - July 19, 202106/28/194607/19/2021
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Hughes Lumber
July 21, 2021
With deepest sympathy
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Jerry Hooper
July 21, 2021
I worked with Bobby for several years at GTE. Bobby was always fun to work with. He could help make a bad day good. He will be missed. Prayers to the family.
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Bruce & Shirley Walck
July 21, 2021
Nancy, so sorry, we will be praying for you and your family!
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Callie Hadlock
July 21, 2021
I will never forget him riding by on the lawn mower and he saw me mowing with a push mower, it was a hot one that day. I’m sure I looked like I was going to pass out. He asked me if I would like for him to finish up for me and I said no thank you… he comes back a few min... Continue Reading
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July 21, 2021
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Tyler and Leslie Haley
July 21, 2021
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Katen
July 21, 2021
Nancy

Bud and I are praying for u n we love you.

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Barbara Wiley
July 20, 2021
Bobby was always there to drive me to work with Nancy on those snowy days.  Thank you Bobby for the good memories.  My prayers are with Nancy and the family.
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Angela and Jason Davis
July 19, 2021
Bradley, We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was always a sweet guy when we were neighbors. Ours thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
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Melody Gunter
July 19, 2021
I’m so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with your family.