Ray A. Cooley, Sr.

Ray A. Cooley, Sr., 59, was called home on Thursday, September 20, 2012 with his wife by his side. He was born in Waynesboro, Mississippi to the late Levell Sr. and Juanita Cooley. Ray enjoyed cooking, going to Church and spending time with his grandchildren especially going to his grandson's baseball games. In addition to his parents Ray was predeceased by his sister Vera Jean Campbell and his brother Larry Cooley Sr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Loneita Cooley, his beloved children Swazzett Bedward, Denoshi (Leslie) Salmon, Ray Cooley Jr. and Ramona Cooley; his cherished grandchildren Diana, Quincy, Qua-Isha, Elijah, Ramair, Mo-Neysia. He is also survived by six great grandchildren, his five brothers Lee E. (Liz), Floyd (Gwen), William (Emma), Levell Jr., Alfred Cooley, his sister Virginia (Levon) Terrell and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Funeral service for Ray will be Thursday, Sep 27, 2012at 12:00 pm at Elijah Missionary Baptist Church, 12 Benjamin Street Albany. Burial will follow in the Graceland Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Sep 27, 2012 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Church.