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John Cooley Obituary
Jack was born and raised in Talladega, Alabama and has called Demopolis home for the last 26 years. Jack attended Talladega High School, college at Auburn University, and graduated with a BS from Jacksonville State University.
He was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps, and National Guard. He spent his early employment years in Talladega where he was involved in multiple organizations and clubs to support his hometown community.
Jack retired from Alfa Insurance as a District Manager after 25 years of service. In retirement, Jack became a restaurateur, owning a BBQ restaurant and catering business.
He was an active Leader of the First United Methodist Church in Demopolis where he was a Sunday school teacher, choir member, President of the Men's Club and presently Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Jack was a founding principal of the Alabama BBQ Association and led the annual Christmas on the River BBQ cook-off for several years. He continued his desire to support his community, including two terms of service on the Demopolis City Council.
Jack enjoyed golf and enjoyed participating in golf tournaments with his wife. He was a member of the Alabama 60 Plus Golf Association and was voted man of the year in 2017 by his peers. He was an avid Auburn football fan, cherished his friends, loved his family, living his life to the fullest, and above all else put God first.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John Ed Cooley and Lucille Cooley Grogan; and his son, Raif Cooley.
Jack is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Patsy Turner Cooley; sister, Betty Cooley Diffley; children Tanya Cooley Halford, Dee Estes Harrell (Jimmy), Leigh Estes Street, Claude Estes, IV (Eleanor) and Kelly Estes (Meredith); grandchildren, Hannah Halford, Morgan Halford, George Pantazis (Amanda), Patrick Pantazis (Ellen), Allison Harrell, Georgia McGhee (Chris), Claude Estes, V (Cameron), Campbell Estes, Dorothy Estes, Cromwell Estes, Mary Katherine Estes, Will Estes and precious great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
We are thankful for his life, his love, his example of services to others and his unwavering faith in Christ.
The Celebration of Life for Jack will be held on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at First United Methodist Church Demopolis, Alabama. Visitation will begin at 12:30 p.m. followed by a service at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to First United Methodist Church Men's Club and the projects they are implementing. 200 E Decatur St, Demopolis, AL 36732.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kirk Funeral Home of Demopolis.
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Memories and Condolences
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October 2, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss. God cares about you very much and wants to help you during this difficult time. May you gain comfort from his assurance to help his friends cope now with their trials, and to get rid of anything that makes us sad in the very near future.
September 27, 2018
May God be with the family to comfort you during this time of tremendous loss.
Jaae
September 26, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
September 26, 2018
My condolences go to the Cooley family and all those who knew and loved Jack. May comfort be found during this difficult time.
Lucy Dianne Dutton
September 24, 2018
My daddy really liked and admired Mr. Cooley. My mother feels the same. I bet when he saw my daddy in heaven, my daddy said "hello friend". Heaven is a big "hello", it's only hard for us here on earth. May God give you all His peace that passes all understanding.
September 24, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the Cooley Family in the loss of your loved one and a life well-lived. Please find comfort in knowing God is close to the brokenhearted. May the God of all comfort give you peace and strength to endure in the days ahead (Jeremiah 29:11).
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