Coker, Robert L. passed away in Phoenix, Arizona on September 10, 2018. He was born an only child in St. Louis, Missouri to Clayton Fenwick Coker and Rose Lee Bishop, Robert moved to Arizona after completing the second grade when he was eight years old. He graduated from Phoenix Technical High School. Robert made a career working at Mountain Bell Telephone Company. He is survived by six children, ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. A
vigil will be held from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd. in Phoenix. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at
10:00 A.M., Monday, September 17, 2018 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church, 5614 W. Orangewood Dr. in Glendale. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 10045 W. Thomas Rd. in Avondale. All are invited to a memorial gathering to follow services.
Details can be found at www.CowboyBobCoker.com
Condolences may be expressed at
www.whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com
Jena Ford
September 13, 2018 at 11:52 amSending love and light to the family. Uncle Bob, you will be missed dearly.
Love always,
Jená
John F. Arnold
September 13, 2018 at 6:45 pmMy prayers are for the Family because I know Bob is in a better place where pain doesn’t exist . Your Family was blessed to have him and we wete also as patients of CTCA HE WILL BE REMEMBERED FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS. CTCA WILL BE A HARD PLACE TO VISIT WITHOUT COWBOY BOB THERE RIP MY FRIEND. ALL OUR LOVE JOHN&ROBERTA
Lora E Baker
September 13, 2018 at 6:56 pmI am so sorry to hear of the cowboy Bob has moved on. When I was going to the cancer treatment centers of America he was one of the people I looked for. You have a picture of us in your gallery, I am the one in the red hat!
Tony O.
September 14, 2018 at 11:13 amI am sorry for the loss of bob. It was always a pleasure seeing him whether it was as a patient or just walking around CTCA. He always cheered up any room he entered and will be eternally missed. Ride into the sunset cowboy bob!
Joy V Kiggins-Smith
September 14, 2018 at 3:14 pmSo sorry to learn about the passing of Bob. On behalf of the Phoenix Tech Alumni Committee please accept our condolences in the loss of Bob. Bob has attended some of our picnics and reunions and he will be missed. Please know that he is in our thoughts and prayers.
Deborah Lauro
September 15, 2018 at 7:56 pmJody, Rhonda, Tim, Steve, Pat, Pam,
Your Dad, my Uncle Bob was such a wonderful man! Will always remember his cowboy hat, his wonderful smile and awesome hugs!!
Seeing him this last April was a highlight of my trip to Phoenix!
My prayers and love are with all of you,
Debbie
David Boyd
September 16, 2018 at 3:18 pmBob always had a smile on his face.
Even when he was not feeling well he always made a point to Focus on the positive things in his life. He taught me to do the same and always be grateful for whatever I have at whatever stage in life that I am at.
His wit and humor we’re always an inspiration (and he could Coordinate an outfit!)
I’m a better person for knowing Bob. I’m glad for the time that I had to spend with him.
Bethany Rose Herget
September 17, 2018 at 1:06 amPapa, we will miss & love you every day for the rest of our days. My promise to you is that our children and our children’s children will know you, because you are truly one of the greats.
Kia
September 17, 2018 at 10:05 amBob was an AMAZING MAN AND FRIEND!!!! You were always one of the most amazing faces that I would see when I would come into CTCA. It was a true honor and pleasure to care for you my friend. You will always be loved and missed. Thank you for all of the inspiring stories and smiles that you gave me. I am forever grateful for your friendship. My prayers and thoughts are with your family always!!
Kristine Nelson
September 17, 2018 at 10:21 amSuch a sweet and caring man, he will be missed at CTCA!
Brian and Cheryl Froid
September 17, 2018 at 11:29 amWe are so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. He will greatly be missed.
Donald Mccarty
September 24, 2018 at 3:27 pmI first met Bob in 1973. I got to know Bob through work and we became fast friends over a long period. Bob was a compleat telephone man and he was well known and respected in the industry. After Bob retired he worked with me for a period of time.. I am sure he has a place with God. I love you Bob. Please save a place for me.
Donald
Mavis metz
October 21, 2018 at 8:43 pmsorry for you loss, Bob was a super guy and was the 1 that gave me my tour when I arrived at ctca. loved seeing him, he was always up lifting. Peace he has found I am sure.
God bless you all he will be missed for sure,
Shelley Hansen
October 22, 2018 at 11:00 amI am so sorry to find out about Cowboy Bob. He was one of the first Cancer Fighters I met at CTCA. He was both kind and gentle. One of my favorite memories of him is when someone brought guitars to the Cancer Fighter’s breakfast table. He and another patient took requests, sang, and played for over an hour. Bob was so humble, we couldn’t get him to sing any of his music, he only wanted to please the rest of us at the table. Bob, “Happy Trails to You!”