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Sharie MacGregor
June 2, 2021
I HOPE THE FAMILY IS DOING WELL. IMET COOLEY IN STOCKTON CA. I THANK HIM FOR HIS AMBITION IN HIS WORLD OF THE CHURCH. FOR PICKING US UP IN A LIMO FROM ACCUMATION HOUSE AND BRINGING US DOWN TO HIS CHURCH. ALWAYS THERE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. THANK YOU. FOR YOU ARE REMEMBERED.
SINCERELY
URMA
MAFAIE ALI DA LA XRUIZE
SHARIE MACGREGOR
Leo Duckworth
August 13, 2015
A Light in the community and someone we all will sincerely miss. May the Lord continue to bless your family and loved ones.
Ann and Lena Manuto
August 30, 2011
We knew the family when Jesse was a child. The Cooley family lived on E street and we lived right behind them on D Street in the 1930's. We called Jesse "brother" and Dorothy "sister". They were kind and sweet and we remember them well.
Steve and Kimberly Horton
August 6, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Cooley. He was truly an icon in the community. May God give you comfort during this time of loss.
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Ali & Itaska Dheini
July 31, 2011
To The Entire Cooley Family on behalf of Ali & Itaska Dheini & Family (inclusive of The Williams Family). Although we were not present in body; our mind, spirit and most sincere sympathies were right there with you every step of the way. We grieved together, remembered together and relished in a life lived well, together. Although my Husband and Children never had the pleasure of meeting him personally; They knew him well through the sharing of the love, kindness and true diligence he has always shown my family. For as long as I can remember he has always been there. Some may remember him most as an icon in the African American Community. Maybe, a power broker in the City of Fresno. Musician, Brother, Father, Grandfather, Husband or Friend. I am sure he will be remembered and for what he was too many. As for my family and I we will continue to share my memories of him as a wonderful Grandfather to my Cousins Jesse V, Hayward (Kimmeko) & Jesse IV. An outstanding family man and a dedicated proven friend and confidant to myself and the entire Williams Family.
He Will Be Deeply Missed, But Always Remembered with Admiration and Respect.
Ali & Itaska Dheini & Family
Lancaster, California
With Our Heartfelt Symphathy
Ali & Itaska Dheini
July 31, 2011
Jacquelyn Herron and Family
July 30, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Larry & Tommie Foote
July 30, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
James & Melvia Davis
July 29, 2011
The Jesse Cooley Family,Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,Love leaves a memory no one can steal. God Bless you and your family during this time of grief.
Kenneth Smiley
July 29, 2011
To Mrs. Cooley and family please accept our deepest expression of sorrow and sympathy over the death of your husband, father, brother and our friend Brother Jesse Cooley. We need you to know that we are with you in this sad hour. At the same time we also rejoice with you knowing that his suffering is over and because we have the sure knowledge and promise for those who love God. That promise is from the day of our baptism through the vicissitudes of life until the day of our death when we see God's face that nothing can separate us from the love of God which is in Jesus Christ. And though we now see only the shell of the man the best part of him his soul has taken wings and flown away. With All Our Love Rev. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Smiley and family
Sharon Marzette
July 29, 2011
Dr. Williams & Family:
I'm so very sorry for your Dear loss of your brother. May the Lord continue to Bless each and everyone of you especially during this difficult time. I want to say thank you for serving our Family.....the Marzettes' here in Fresno,Ca. God Bless you and know that the Lord will never leave your side.
Sincerely,
Sharon Marzette
Fresno,Ca.
Vicki Hicks
July 26, 2011
Our families have had a long, wonderful history, dating back to when my Dad worked for Mr. Cooley Sr. at the Bakersfield location. After "Jr." took the reins of the business, at the Bakersfield location, he promoted my Dad from the Representative to the Office Manager, and hired my Mom as the beautician! My brothers were drivers and pickup technicians. Being the only daughter in the family, I was introduced to the "typewriter", thus it becoming my first job. The Hicks Family of Bakersfield and Clovis, CA would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the Cooley Family. Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.
Ora Howard
July 26, 2011
Barbara Cooley, Dorythea Cooley Williams & Family,
On behalf of the Howard family, Jordan, Elizabeth and I would like to convey to you, and the entire Cooley family, our sincere and deepest heartfelt condolences, for the passing of your loved one. Many people knew that Jesse E. Cooley Jr. was a good and compassionate man. In life, he had profoundly impacted may families in Fresno, in a very genuine and positive way. For many years, he had been a pillar within Fresno Community in general, and our Fresno African American large family in particular. He was a Giant, indeed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout this time of mourning and deep sorrow.
May God give you His peace to comfort you, and shed His grace upon you to sustain you during this very difficult time!
With love, sympathy and strong sense of empathy,
Ora, Jordan & Elizabeth Howard
Pastor Paul Holland
July 24, 2011
Mrs. Barbara Cooley
We send our deepest condolences to you and your family your family has done so much for we will always have the memories of Mr. Cooley in our hearts, May God Bless you at a time of sorrow we are praying for you and your family.
Pastor Paul and Darlene Holland
True Vine Community Baptist Church
Kishka Wesley
July 24, 2011
Barbara and Family, Deepest condolences from the Smith Family of Fresno Ca. May God Comfort your hearts during this difficult time as he has for so many other bereaved families that you and your husband has prayed for over the years. My heart goes out to you all.
Ms. Kishka Wesley (Smith)
Betty Drake
July 24, 2011
Barbara Cooley, Dorythea Williams & Family,
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. We will miss our pillar of the West Fresno Community.
Betty Harris
July 24, 2011
Barbara, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. God Bless you. Betty Harris-Hebert
Lewis and Joan Wiley & Family
July 23, 2011
Barbara and Family,
May it comfort you to know that our many thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to shower His strength, perfect peace and mercy upon all of you! We love you and will always be there for you.
With our sincere sympathy,
July 23, 2011
Barbara,
My loving thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
I love you,
Gayle Jackmon Willis
Carla Lane - Simmons
July 23, 2011
Barbara,
To your family whose loving,kind & caring assistance raised the burden from the shoulders of many bereaved families throughout the San Joaquin Valley,we love you and pray for you as you face this difficult time of mourning. May God bless you and comfort you. As a great pilar of our community, we "Thank You" from the bottom of our hearts and please know that in the absence of Jesse E. Cooley, Jr. our community won't be the same.
With our deepest sympathy,
Love,
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