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Carlton Cooley Obituary
CARLTON LEE, 89
Ocala - Mr. Carlton Lee Cooley Sr., 89, passed away in Ocala, Fl. on September 30, 2009. He was born in Perry, Ga. on November 30, 1919. He was a retired dispatcher for a Cement Company. He served in the Army Air Force during WWII in the 824th Bomber Squadron. His favorite saying was "go to Burger King if you want it your way". He was a member of Ocala Worship Center. He came to this area in a two-horse wagon in 1924 from Perry, Ga. He is predeceased by his first wife Elizabeth of 49 years. He is survived by his current wife Charlotte Trull Cooley of 7 years. Two sons: Carlton L. Cooley Jr. and James D. Cooley both of Anthony, Fl. A daughter Ruth D. Allen of Anthony, Fl. One sister Thelma Lott of Fairfield, Fl. Two brothers: David N. Cooley of Belleview, Fl. and Walter Dean Cooley and his wife Minnie of Salt Springs, Fl. Seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A gathering of friends will take place at the Roberts Downtown Chapel 606 SW 2nd. Ave. Ocala, Fl. on Sunday October 4th from 6-8PM, with the funeral service to be held Monday at 11AM. Pastor Barney McCranie and Steve Hayden will be officiating.
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Boyd and Paula Shiflett
October 18, 2009
We are sorry for your loss. Carl was a good man who loved the Lord and treated us with great kindness and love. We loved him and will miss him. We will pray for you all.
Boyd and Paula Shiflett
Phyllis Shiflett-Cox
October 14, 2009
Carl Cooley Sr. was Married to my Mother: Betty Shiflett-Cooley for 4-5 yrs and Carl was the sweetest, caring and kind Christian man that I could ever have wanted for my "StepDad" or Father. He was always reading his Bible and studying it, but mainly he Lived it! I will miss him greatly! My prayers and God's Blessings and Comfort to ALL the Family.
Love,
Phyllis Shiflett Cox
Ocala, FL
Ruth Allen
October 13, 2009
Carlton Lee Cooley Sr. was the most kindest,sweetest,patient man that you will ever meet.A Hard worker & wonderful loving husband,daddy,grandpa,great grandpa, and brother to all of his family.He will be greatly missed and in our hearts forever and ever.From his Loving Daughter Ruth D. Allen.
We'll all miss you daddy.
JaNell Shiflett-Miller
October 13, 2009
I am the granddaughter of Betty Shiflett-Cooley. For the few years before her death that Carl was in our lives, I loved him very much. He was a very kind man that inspired love in a very short time. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers.
October 13, 2009
Carl was a kind, gentle and caring Christian man. We loved him and will keep the family in our prayers for God's comfort in their loss. Roger and Barbara Shiflett
Cody Cooley
October 7, 2009
RIP grandpa, we love you, dad say the same, love you forever. youll always be here. cody cooley
Duane Cooley
October 4, 2009
One of the GREATEST men Ive ever had the pleasure of knowing! I'll miss you grandpa!
Love,
Duane Cooley & Lisa Vitrano
bev. & bill larkin
October 3, 2009
carl, our neighbor was one of the kindest, gentlemen i have ever met. i will miss seeing him and having a small chat at the mailbox.
we will miss him.
it was a pleasure to know him
Linda Bellingham
October 3, 2009
Sorry about your loss. You all are in our prayers at Highlands Baptist preschool. Let us know if there is anything you need us to do. God bless.
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