Wilson Roy Cooley

Will graduated from Copperas Cove High School and built custom cabinets for the majority of his adult life. He was an extremely gifted craftsman and worked with care and integrity. Whether it was constructing cabinets, buildings, furniture and rocking horses, or a cross for a local church- he graciously and kindly took on any requested project.

He will be remembered for working hard and playing equally as hard. Having a deep love for the outdoors, Will spent his time away from work hunting, fishing, and camping with friends and family. The tales of Will, as well as the adventures shared by his family and friends, will endure as a testament to who he was- talented, caring, funny and kind.

Will was preceded in death by his parents, Helga Cooley and Paul Thomas Cooley. He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Cooley; daughter Jaclyn Pettigrew and husband Leon, and their children Nicole and Isaac; son Paul Cooley and wife Lauren, and their sons Cullen and Chase; sister Margarete Hamilton and brother Frank Cooley.

A Memorial Service to Celebrate Will’s life will be held at 11am on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Crawford Bowers Funeral Home, located at 211 W Avenue B, Copperas Cove, TX 76522. As would be Will’s preference, please wear camo and/or jeans.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Texas Parks and Wildlife at https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/donations/.