Robert Ian Cooper, age 43, of Sweetwater, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Ian was a member of Fairview Baptist Tabernacle for over 20 years, and had a great love for sports, especially the Buffalo Bills, his family, and playing Basketball with his son, Kaden. He had a passion for helping the less-fortunate. He was preceded in death by his mother: Julia Robison, father: Bobby Cooper; grandparents: Chester and Rosalee Dunn, Ralph and Dorothy Cooper. He is survived by his stepfather: James Alex Robison, children: Kaden Roberts, Kailey Roberts; granddaughter: Miss Bella; aunts: Angie Cox, Willa Penn, Sue Willis; several cousins; very special friend: Kristen Foriska Roberts. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Fairview Baptist Tabernacle Church with the Rev. Johnny Carr and Dr. Hollie Miller officiating. The family will receive friends from 4-6:30 p.m., prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fresh Start Ministries, c/o Fairview Baptist Tabernacle Church, 112 Key Kyle Rd. Sweetwater, TN 37874. Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Cooper Family.