Marvin Lee Cooley

Cooley, Marvin Lee "Breeze," 59, of California, formerly of Peoria, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010 in Anaheim, CA. He was born on June 11, 1951 in Peoria, IL to Willie P. Cooley and Canara Graham Cooley in Peoria, Illinois. Marvin was a member of Vlne Life Christian Center in Riverside, California. Marvin received his formal education from Peoria Central High School owned and operated Let Us Help Paraleqal Services for 27 years in Long Beach, CA. Marvin has been a keen advocate for those less fortunate and has gained the respect and love in his role as mentor, businessman, philanthropist, and communitv leader. His precious memories will be cherished by his lovlnq wife and soul mate of 34 years Deberal Dillihant (Sweets) Cooley, three sisters, one brother, one aunt, one sister-in-law, and two brothers-in-law. One daughter, and four sons; thirteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 4 nephews; 15 nieces. Preceded in death by both parents, Willie P. Cooley, Canara G. Cooley, and one brother, Willie P. Cooley, Jr. Memorial services will also be held at Brown Colonial Mortuary, on Saturday, October 23, 2010, 204 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, California 92706. Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. ~ Services at 12 Noon, (714) 542-3949. Brown Colonial Mortuary