Obituary of Bobby E Cousar

Bobby Edwin Cousar, born April 3, 1934, and died on April 16, 2013, after an extended illness. Bob was an outstanding musician who enjoyed all types of music. His greatest lifetime accomplishment was that of playing drums for the Motown singing group, the Supremes, and being a back-up musician with Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and numerous Motown stars. In addition to drums, Bob played the baritone horn and the trombone. From a very early age, he displayed his artistic skills as a member of such musical groups as: the Detroit Parks and Recration Boy's Band, the Charles Young American Legion Post Band, the Wayne State University Concert Band, the United States Army Band, and the Jimmy Wilkins Jazz Band. In additional to music, Bob enjoyed all kinds of sports and cherished the many hours spent interacting with the coaches at Martin Luther King High School in Detroit. Bob spent the last year of his life as a resident at the Clarkston Specialty Healthcare Center of Clarkston, Michigan, where he entertained the staff and residents with stories of his years with Barry Gordy, Motown, the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Ray Charles and other Rhythm and Blues entertainers. While at Clarkston, Bob was 'adopted' by Mrs. Julie Princ and her family, who regularly visited him and showered him with love and affection. Bobby Cousar often said that he lived a full life; he traveled around the world; lived in the best hotels; ate the best foods; and maintained a wealth of lasting friendships. His greatest loss was the death of his only sibling, his little sister, Donna Cousar, who predeceased him on August 27, 2012. Bobby Edwin Cousar will be missed by his many friends, old and new, especially the Clarkston Staff and residents, and his childhood friend and health care advocate, Joseph Sales Sr. Bobby Cousar is survived by his cousins, Theresa and Butch Pace.