Leonard Franklin Cooley

Leonard Franklin "Frank" Cooley, 79 of Welch, WV, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke, VA. He was born on August 29, 1945 in Newhall, WV, to the late James Edward Cooley and Gerthie Owens Cooley.

Frank dedicated his life to service-both to his country and his community. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and after his military service, he became deeply rooted in civic life. Frank was a devoted member of several organizations, including the American Legion, where he served as Past West Virginia State Commander. He was also active in the Masonic Lodge, Shriner Club, Lions Club, and the Forty and Eight. His leadership and contributions left a lasting impact, as he held multiple levels of leadership. Frank believed in making his community stronger and served it with unmatched heart and dedication.

In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his loving wife Angela "Ann" Cooley; brothers, Earsten Eugene Cooley, Thomas Harry Cooley, David Cooley, James Edward Cooley Jr., Henry Clay, and Andrew.

Those left to cherish his memory include his two sons, Leonard Edward Cooley and wife Olivia, and James David Cooley, all of Welch, WV; one beloved granddaughter, Samantha Marie Cooley of Michigan; brothers, Charles Ray Cooley and wife Debbie of Martinsville, VA, and Robert Lee Cooley of Martinsville, VA; sister, Mary Ann Tawney and husband Joey, also of Martinsville, VA; as well as a host of extended family and dear friends who will miss him greatly.

Friends may visit with the family at the Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church on Stewart Street in Welch, WV, Monday, July 28, 2025, from 10 o'clock until the time of services at 11 o'clock.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 28, 2025, at 11 o'clock with Reverend Chuck Hammond officiating at Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church on Stewart Street in Welch, WV. Burial will follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Park in Bluewell, WV. Military services will be conducted by the VFW Post #1144 of Iaeger, WV and the West Virginia Honor Guard. Masonic Lodge of Iaeger, WV #148 will also be conducting service. Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at fanningfuneralhomes.com