Cooley, Jerry L., Sr., 68, passed away January 4, 2016. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps. He worked for over 20 years in law enforcement in Washington D.C., Southgate, Ky. And retired as a Captain with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Tampa, Florida. Beloved husband of 49 years, Dianne, whom he met in kindergarten; father of Jerry Jr.,(Stephanie), Christine Cooley and Todd(Liza); grandchildren of Bryan and Josie; brother of Steve (Debi). A family celebration of life will be held privately.