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Burl Cooley Obituary
Reverend Cooley was born in Wayne County, MS and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast for the past 47 years. He was a member of Woodhaven Baptist Church in Ocean Springs since 1987 and served as their Music Minister for 13 years. He was a pastor for approximately 35 years including 23 years as pastor of McClellan Road Baptist Church in Latimer. Reverend Cooley was in ministry for over 50 years. He was a former teacher and principal at St. Martin (Jackson County School System) for 27 years before retiring in 1991.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ira L. and Velma L. Cooley; wife, Bonnie Sue Cooley; and brother, W. L. Cooley.
Survivors include sons, Ronald B. (Leslie) Cooley of Picayune, MS and Randy (An'gel) Cooley of Latimer, MS; daughter, Sharon Cooley (Pete) Christman of Latimer, MS; sisters, Luvada Corley of Chalmette, LA, Carolyn Odom of Waynesboro, MS and Janet Walker of Brooklyn, MS; grandsons, Jason B. Cooley and Travis Cooley; granddaughters, Jennifer Cooley and Veronica Cooley; step-grandson, Michael McKenzie; and step-granddaughters, Lauren Blakely and Allison McKenzie.
Visitation will be on Saturday, October 1, 2011 from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm with a 2:00 pm chapel service on Sunday, October 2, 2011 all at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Woodhaven Baptist Church Building Fund, 3111 E. Government Street, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.
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Memories and Condolences
for Burl Cooley
Curtis and Myra Polk
October 4, 2011
After arriving home from a trip we were saddened by the news that Mr. Cooley had passed on to be with his heavenly father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a part of the St. Martin family and will be missed.
October 3, 2011
We are sorry that we could not be there for Brother Cooleys funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Michael and Helen Fayard
October 1, 2011
My prayers are with you and your family Ms Bonnie, we worked in TMO at Keesler AFB.
Jeannie Wilson
October 1, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I hate that I will be out of town and will not be able to be with you. You and all your family are in my prayers. Hope to see you soon. Love you, Jackie Endt
Carole Wilkerson-Hermes
October 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Missy Lucas
October 1, 2011
Randy and Ronnie I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing,, May He Rest In Peace.....
Karen McGonagle Seymur
October 1, 2011
My heart and prayers go out to your whole family during this sad time in your lives. I'll always remember Mr. Cooley as a great principal and teacher.
October 1, 2011
This is a home coming event. Mr.Burl is with his beloved wife, Bonnie and the Lord.
Love to his family.
Beverly M. Alger
Margie Kekko
October 1, 2011
Another Saint has gone home. May God comfort his family and friends.
An'gel Cooley
October 1, 2011
We love and miss you already...
Angel Cooley
October 1, 2011
We Love You and miss you already....
Jason Cooley
October 1, 2011
I am going to miss my Papa a whole lot. Both my grandparents were the best people I knew. Everything they said, they did. Papa often gave me strength when I had none, especially in my younger years. I am happy for him cause now he is with God, Jesus, my mother, and my grandma(his wife). I love you papa.
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
October 1, 2011
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
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