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1950
DIED
2002
Benjamin Cooley Obituary
Memorial Service: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Laurel Land Memorial Park. We will be honoring Ben's memory by the gravesides of family who proceeded him.
Born in Vernon, "Ben" was a native Texan who grew up in Fort Worth. He accepted Jesus and was baptized at the age of ten. He has gone home to his Heavenly Father; his parents, Ben and Mary Cooley, his sister, Mary Ellen Liles, and his brother, Edward Shannon Cooley. Ben's loving nature and light-hearted humor will be remembered warmly by family and friends who loved him.
Survivors: Sister, Judith Ann Cooley White; son, Edric Donovan Cooley; daughter, Melissa Cooley Waggoner; grandson, Matthew DeKenneth Purdy Jr.; nieces; Lori Harris, Rhonda Cooley, Michelle White, nephews; Edward Shannon Cooley Jr., Ronnie White, Stephen Cooley, Roy Liles, Ricky Liles; numerous great-nephews, great-nieces, and friends.
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Martha Kelley
December 20, 2002
I was Ben's first wife. I am sorry for your loss.
JUDITH COOLEYWHITE
December 9, 2002
I am Ben's sister,Judy. Virginia I would like to hear from you. [email protected]
December 8, 2002
Yes Virgina, Ben attended that school.
Virginia Presnell
December 4, 2002
I went to high school with Ben Cooley and I am wondering if this is the same person. Did Benjamin attend Paschal High School 1966-1969? Thank you, Virginia Hayes Presnell
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