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David Cooling Obituary
PEORIA - David L. Cooling, 63, of Peoria passed away at 7:56 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, at the OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
He was born on June 1, 1951, in Green Valley, the son of Ernest and Iola Martin Cooling. He married Cynthia Levi on Oct. 28, 2003, in Pekin.
Surviving are his wife; one adopted daughter, Nicole Ramos; one stepson, Chris (Heidi) Zeiler and their children, Cody, Ava and Andrew; and one stepdaughter, Ellen (Steven) Gibson and their children, Shannen, Nate and Matt.
He was preceded in death by one infant granddaughter, Aubrianna Ramos.
He was an honorably discharged U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam conflict before being discharged in 1971.
He worked at Corn Products in Pekin for 11 years. He then moved to Georgia, working for the Georgia Department of Corrections in Macon, last working in 1997.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be held at a later date.
Memorials in his name may be given to Christian Assembly Church, 521 NE Monroe St., Peoria, IL 61603.
Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services of Central Illinois is assisting the family with arrangements, and notes of condolences may be sent using www.peoriafuneral.com.
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Cindy cooling
September 18, 2014
I am really missing you hun. You will always be here with me .Your loving wife
September 16, 2014
thank you david for being a good brother in law and for making my sister happy these years I will miss you
Dawn Cooling Smith
September 16, 2014
Uncle David hope you know I have always loved you with all my heart. I will continue to miss you. Love your niece
Karen Smith
September 16, 2014
Cindy & family: I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
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