Tommy Andrew Cooley, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, October 3rd of 2018. He was born on September 22, 1956 in Novinger, Missouri to James Cooley and Shirley Yvonne Ward. He was the 2nd born of 3 boys, in between Randy Cooley and Charles Cooley. He was an USMC veteran (SSGT, retired) with tours in Vietnam and Persian Gulf. He married Amelia Cooley, the love of his life, on January 1st, 1999. His hobbies were: house and yard maintenance; automobile and industrial machinery mechanics; rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs; and riding with his brothers of the Original Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club. He was diligent, selfless, compassionate, and extremely family-oriented. His witty humor charmed many, and he provided wise advice. Tommy is survived by his brother, Charles; his wife, Amelita; their 4 children; and their 6 grand-children. His viewing (10:30am to 11:30am) will be held at Johnson Funeral Home, 2685 Henderson Drive, Jacksonville, NC 28546. The burial begins at 12:00pm, where Tommy will receive full military honors. The cemetery address is Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Montfort Point Road, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
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