James Cooley

James Edwin Cooley, 79, of Prairieville, LA passed away on November 22. James was born on November 20, 1941 to Luther & Agnes Cooley in Alexandria, LA. After graduating from Tioga High School in 1959, he enlisted in the United States Navy & was station at the U.S. Naval Station, in Charleston SC as a Petty Officer 1 ^st Class of the USS Trigger 564. He was honorably discharged January 8, 1971. He earned a degree in the U.S. Navy as an I/E Specialist Technician.

After graduation, he started working at the International Paper Company of Natchez, MS until he retired. After retirement, he worked at Volks Constructors of Prairieville, LA.

James is survived by his wife Dorothy Marie Cooley. His children Tammy Willis & husband Mark Willis, Marlin “Bo” Cooley & his wife Carolyn Cooley, & Kenneth Brian Cooley. His grandchildren, Haley Willis, Chance Cavin, & Mark Willis Jr., great-grandson James Vaughn & great-granddaughter Mia Willis. Visiting hours will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, LA on November 29 ^th from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM & on November 30 ^th from 9:00 AM until services at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory.