
Benjamin Lewis Cooley Jr., 52, passed away November 24, 2002 in Fort Worth.
Memorial service: 1:30 p.m. Friday at Laurel Land Memorial Park. We will be honoring Ben's memory by the gravesides of family who preceded him.
Born in Vernon, "Ben" was a native Texan who grew up in Fort Worth. He accepted Jesus and was baptized at the age of ten. He has gone home to his Heavenly Father; his parents, Ben and Mary Cooley, his sister, Mary Ellen Liles, and his brother, Edward Shannon Cooley. Ben's loving nature and light-hearted humor will be remembered warmly by family and friends who loved him.
Survivors: Sister, Judith Ann Cooley White; son, Edric Donovan Cooley; daughter, Melissa Cooley Waggoner; grandson, Matthew DeKenneth Purdy Jr.; nieces; Lori Harris, Rhonda Cooley, Michelle White, nephews; Edward Shannon Cooley Jr., Ronnie White, Stephen Cooley, Roy Liles, Ricky Liles; numerous great-nephews, great-nieces, and friends.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram (TX)
Date: December 5, 2002
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Kathy Alexander
Fond memories of our times together won't be forgotten. Kathy