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Craig Cooley Obituary
On May 30, 2004, resident of Aldie, VA. Husband of Sonia Marcella Cooley; father of Austin Clayton Cooley; son of Jean Reid Cooley, Accokeek, MD and the late Rufus C. Cooley; brother of Stratton Cooley, Accokeek, MD and Brian Cooley, Waldorf, MD. Memorial service at 3:30 p.m. at Hill School, Middleburg, VA, Thursday, June 3. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Clinton, MD at 11 a.m., Friday, June 4. Arrangements by ROYSTON.
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Memories and Condolences
for Craig Cooley
Kim Galloway
June 28, 2004
Sonia, I am sadden by the news of Craig. May Gods comfort you both thru this time. May your memeories and your time together always be with you and your son. Kim
Ernest & Crystal Lee, Jr
June 20, 2004
Sonia, Austin and Family:
My family would like to express its deepest and most sincere sympathy to you all. Craig was a wonderful person. He will truly be missed. My family prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during your time of sorrow.
The bible reminds us that to be absence from the body is to be present with the Lord.
May God shines his light on you.
Marty Waters
June 14, 2004
We were very saddened to hear of Craig's passing.
We remember Craig as a smiling, confident and very talented student-athlete at Bishop McNamara High School. We will never forget the outstanding contributions Craig made on and off the court to the McNamara Basketball Program.
Our sincere condolences go out to the Cooley family.
A contibution in Craigs name will be made to Bishop McNamara High School.
Coach Marty, Peggy and Dana Waters
Teresa Patterson
June 8, 2004
My deepest sympathies extended to the Cooley family in the loss of Craig. A great man and wonderful friend. May you know the comfort of God's loving arms.
VALERIE SIMPSON
June 7, 2004
MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL! (OXDA STATION)
Leo Ward
June 7, 2004
Sonia and Family, please accept our sympathy and prayer during this diificult time for you and your family. Everyone at FedEx is their for your support.
Charlotte Johnson
June 7, 2004
To the Cooley family...It seems the deepest feelings are the hardest to convey, especially when it involves the passing of a loved one. But hopefully you'll understand that so many thoughts are with you in sympathy. May GOD's love continue to embrace you.
Lisa Knight
June 5, 2004
To Sonia, Austin, Stratton, Jean, and Brian: May God bless you and your family during this trying time. Words can not express how sadden I was to here of Craig's passing. I know he was a beacon of light and source of pride for you all. He was a warm, friendly, and kind person. I will always be greatful to Craig and to you all for the kindness you have shown me and my nephew Quendin. In time, I pray that God brings you the strength and understanding to cope with the loss of a man who was a true example of a good husband, father, son, brother and friend. If ever there is anything I can do please let me know. My prayers go out to you.
Tod & Joanne Nickles
June 5, 2004
Sonia & Austin our prayers go out to the entire Cooley family. Craig's spirit and kindness will always live in the lives he touched. Craig was a great neighbor, and most of all a true friend.
Nina Kirkwood-Frazier
June 4, 2004
The Kirkwood family sends our love to your family during this difficult time. May God be with you and bring you comfort in due time.
No matter the time, no matter the distance that we are apart, we are still family. (Temple Hills Family)
CRAIG REST IN PEACE!
Love Nina
Antonio McDonald
June 4, 2004
May GOD bless and keep you strong as a family,words could never help you thru this trying time,but to be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD,,GOD BLESS
Pat Lewis
June 4, 2004
Sonia, you and your family are in my prayers at this very difficult time. Craig was a wonderful father and husband. We have all lost a great light. God Bless You.
Larry Collier
June 4, 2004
Sonia, my most heart felt sympathies to you and your family. Craig will be missed. My family and I have you in our prayers. God Bless.
Larry
Lucille Leath
June 4, 2004
Sonia,
May God pour out his richest blessings upon you, your son and all closest to you during your time of bereavement. I will be praying for you through the coming weeks.
God bless
Lucille
Coleen and Pete Miller
June 4, 2004
Sonia, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Austin. May God give you peace and strength durning this most difficult time.
Suzanne Garber
June 4, 2004
Dear Sonia and Family,
Words cannot express my sorrow over the loss of Craig who was a genuine and compassionate leader at FedEx. May the Lord of all comfort and care provide for your needs at this time. God bless you all,
Suzanne Garber
Lee Cunningham
June 4, 2004
My families deepest sympathy for your loss. Craig often spoke of his son and their adventures. He will always stay at your side and in your heart.
Barry and Lee Cunningham
SUWANNEE CARROLL
June 4, 2004
THOUGH I DID NOT KNOW MR. COOLEY PERSONALLY ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS IS CURRENTLY A DISPATCHER IN HIS DISTRICT. I TOO AM A FEDEX EMPLOYEE AND UNDERSTOOD THE GREAT LEADERSHIP THAT MR COOLEY EXHIBITED THROUGH THE MANY, MANY CONVERSATIONS WITH MY FRIEND. HIS ROUTE TO GLORY HAS BEEN MASTERED, BUT HIS MEMORY WILL FOREVER EMPOWER THOSE WHO KNEW HIM WELL,,, GOD BLESS,, AND BE A PEACE,
LaWanna Harrod
June 4, 2004
To Jean Cooley & Family, my deepst heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your son. I was sadded by the news. I wanted you to know that sincere prayers go up for you daily. I pray that God Himself will comfort you with all comfort and the peace that surpasses all understanding. Also praying for your strength to continue through this journey. Always a friend, Evangelist LaWanna Harrod
Linda Middleton
June 3, 2004
Sonia, My condolences go out to you and your family. I met him when I joined the FedEx Market Council. He had a big smile for everyone and always made you feel welcome. May God watch over you and yours.
Sincerely,
Linda Middleton
District Sales Mgr/ FedEx Freight
Gail Allen
June 3, 2004
It is heart wrenching to begin to accept the loss of Craig. I will remember him as a lucid leader with integrity and deep commitment to the principles in which he believed. He leaves a void not easily filled. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Michael Knight
June 3, 2004
My condolence goes out to your family at this time. May God watch over your family at this time. God bless.
Frank Barnes
June 3, 2004
Sonia, My heart is filled with sorrow over the loss of Craig. I will miss our daily conversations. The Capital Dispatch team is deeply sadden. Love Frank
Michelle Carroll
June 3, 2004
Sonia, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Craig will be missed in the Capital District and Capital Dispatch.
Michelle Carroll
June 3, 2004
Sonia, My thoughts and prayers goes out to you and your family. Craig will be missed in the Capital District.
Diana Baylor-Johnson
June 3, 2004
Craig rest in peace. The Baylor family of Dunlap Street hope that you and your son will make it through this difficult time and our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Cooley Family.
Darian Biagini
June 3, 2004
My condolences to Sonia and family...our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eric L. Perry
June 3, 2004
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your precious memories comfort you. God Bless.
greg thomas
June 3, 2004
sonia, my deepest sympathies to you and your son. craig will be
sorely missed by many.
Marilyn Thomas
June 3, 2004
Craig will be missed at FedEx.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
We are so saddened by this loss of a young, viable man.
Tina Zuccolo
June 3, 2004
SONIA AND AUSTIN,
May God give you strength through this terrible tragedy that happened. Working with you this past year I have come to know how close Austin was to his dad. Your inner strength and love for your son will help Austin through this terrible time. Craig was a great dad to his son and I am sure that you will keep alive those memories of the quality times that Austin had with his dad. Austin will keep his dad in his heart forever and Craig will look down and smile at his son as he matures in life.
Larry Frazier
June 3, 2004
Sonia, I know there are no words to ease the sorrow that you must be feeling at this terrible time. I hope you and your son find comfort in knowing that we all have you in our prayers. God bless you and your family.
Anita Harrod-Brower
June 3, 2004
Sonja and Austin my prayer is that God will manifest His divine love and peace to you now and always. Craig was a wonderful person whom I've learned a tremdous amount from through our conversations and his examples. My tribute to him will be to continue on the path he has helped me establish. My prayers will continually be with you. God Bless You.
Vernon and Sharon Davis
June 3, 2004
We were so sorry to hear about the loss of Craig. You don't know us, but your husband was a friend of Vernon from Lifetime Fitness. Our
thoughts and prayers go out to you and all your family members. May God strenghten and comfort you during this difficult time.
Tony Mobley
June 3, 2004
My condelences to the Cooley family. I worked with Craig years ago when he was a courier at the old NDV/DCA stations. May God Bless. Tony Mobley
Leona Floyd
June 3, 2004
Sonia and the Cooley family,
Let GOD guide you through this trying time. There are things in life that we may never know the answer to, but please trust that GOD is in the midst and will be there for you.
Sonia,
GOD will guide you in raising your son. and Craig will always be with you.
Craig's great spirit will be missed!
Yours-In-Christ,
Bruce & Leona Floyd
Cheryl Jones
June 3, 2004
May God bless your family and ease your sorrow during this difficult time.
Joyce Perry
June 3, 2004
My sincere condolences to your family. May god give you strength and help guide you during this difficult time.
Michele Jones
June 3, 2004
Dearest Sonia,
My heart grieves with you for the loss of Craig.I hold the fondest memories of your early courting days at Fedex. Praying for strength, comfort and love of Christ to walk you and your son through days and months ahead! You are a wonderful woman.
ERIC AUSTIN
June 3, 2004
My family and I would like to express our deepest condolences to the intire Cooley family during this very sad time. Craig was a freind a mentor, and certainly an inspiration during my tenior with Fedex. May God Bless you and give your family strength.
Michael & Laurie Waytovich
June 2, 2004
Sonia and Austin, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May God give you peace and strength.
Lowe Yvonne
June 2, 2004
My sincere condolences to your family.I pray you will trust in God during these difficult times.
BWIS Dispatch
Gwendolyn Mayo
June 2, 2004
sonia......i am sincerely sadden by the news, of your sorrow.....i am unable to speak with your directly nor able to see you face to face. i do want you to know that thur your personal relationship with GOD, he will walk, comfort and support you all the way...use him to find your way back thur all your tears and fears.....once again my heart mourns with you....
bob anderson
June 2, 2004
sonia i am so sorry what a shock-god bless u love bob
John Locher
June 2, 2004
Sonia, I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. John
Arthur Horne
June 2, 2004
Rest in peace Craig. Your friends and family from Holy Family and Bishop McNamara will miss you..
Arthur J. Horne Jr.
Jon and Camille Robinson
June 2, 2004
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories comfort you during this difficult time.
Keith Harvey
June 2, 2004
My prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. May God bless you and comfort you.
Lanell Barnes
June 2, 2004
Sonia, our prayers are with you and your family....
keith randall
June 2, 2004
i share your loss. i'll remember him has a co-worker and a friend. i send you my love. k.
Michael Fuller
June 2, 2004
Sonja..My heart goes out to you and Austin at this time. May God be with you and comfort you during this time
Michael Clarke
June 2, 2004
My condelences to Craig and his family. He will be missed immensely
E Hazlerig
June 2, 2004
Your contibutions to FedEx will be missed greatly
Jeff Halfacre
June 2, 2004
Sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Bob Chambers
June 2, 2004
I will greatly miss Craig's happy personality and kind manner. He was a gentleman in the old traditional manner of kindness, gentleness and class.
My prayers for God's comfort will be yours for a long time.
Regards,
Bob Chambers
Service Engineer
NYGA, NDVA & FRRA Stations
Susan Roberts
June 2, 2004
My family and I pray for your strength during this time of loss of your husband and father. May God bless you with peace and understanding. In Jesus name we pray for you for the strength to carry on. The Marc Roberts Family.
Toni Mason
June 2, 2004
I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to the entire Cooley Family. Craig was an inspiration that through hard work you can truely achieve your goals in life. I had the pleasure of meeting Craig while he was the Director in Cincinnati, Ohio. May God Bless and keep you all cheerful with your thoughts and memories of Craig, through your memories Craig lives on forever more.
Tammie Davis
June 2, 2004
Sonia, Austin & Family,
May you find strength, comfort, and peace from the Lord as you go through this most difficult time. You are in my daily prayers.
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