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Ronald Cooney Obituary
He served as a veteran in the United States Army and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Booneville, as well as the Gideons International. He was a cattle farmer and former electrician and enjoyed raising goats and Arabian horses.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Violet Cooney; sons, Patrick and Jonathan Cooney; and daughters, Ginger and Violet Cooney.
Memorial service will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, April 3, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Booneville, under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.
Ron is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anne Cooney of the home; daughters, Daphne Bendel (Bill) of Pea Ridge, Arkansas and Deborah Wood of American Fork, Utah; grandchildren, Zachariah, Riley, Kaylene, Samuel, and Jacob; great grandchild, Brooklyn; and other relatives and friends.
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Donnie Sumpter
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I'm so sorry to hear about Ron's passing. I know he will be missed. He was such a humble Christian man that had a quick smile. It was an honor to serve Jesus by his side over the years. Denice and my prayers are with you Ann and your family.
Donnie and Denice Sumpter
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