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21 October 2013

Obituary of Robert C. Coogan 

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(extracted from "The [Southern] Guardian" [AR] - 05 MAY 1934,
PAGE 8):

"Requiescant In Pace"

ROBERT C. COOGAN DIES AFTER LONG
ILLNESS. FUNERAL CONDUCTED WEDNESDAY

Funeral service for Robert C. Coogan, 56 years old, widely known 
Fort Smith furniture dealer, were conducted at 9 o'clock Wednesday 
morning at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

Msgr. Patrick F. Horan officiated and burial was in, the Catholic 
cemetery. The body was returned to the residence, 518 South 
Sixteenth street at 10:00 o'clock Tuesday morning.  It was taken 
to the church shortly before the funeral hour, Wednesday.

Mr. Coogan died at 3:25 o'clock Monday afternoon [30 APR 1934] at 
his home.  His death was unexpected, although he has been in 
failing health for three years.  He was the founder and operator 
of the City Furniture company 919 Rogers Avenue.

Mr. Coogan is survived by his son, Robert Coogan Jr., and by a 
niece and four nephews.

Mr. Coogan was born Jan. 7, 1878, at Charleston, S. C. He came to 
Ft. Smith when he was very young, with his sister, the late 
Margaret Coogan Carter. They made their home with an Aunt and 
Uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William Breen.

Mr. Coogan was employed by the Speer Hardware Company for 20 years. 
In 1919 he opened his first furniture store, 1103 Garrison avenue.  
He moved to its present location on Rogers avenue in 1924.

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