Earl Ray Cooley

    Earl Ray Cooley, age 81 of Dongola, died Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Deaconess Regional Healthcare in Marion. He was born on November 9, 1945 in Anna, the son of Leonard and Sylvia Marie (Hines) Cooley.

    Earl is survived by a sister, Venita Brafford; good friends, Kenton and Beverly Earnhart; caregiver, Pat Casey; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Loretta Evins, Deleen Cooley, Lowell Cooley, Larry Cooley, Marceline Bohannon, Janelle Eudy, Leon Cooley and Richard Cooley.

    Earl attended Maple Grove Baptist Church. He graduated from Dongola High School in 1963. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1972, spending most of that time in Japan. He worked at the Anna Quarry until his retirement and continued to work for Duty Construction in Dongola. He loved animals, especially his beloved Alaskan Malamute, Toshi

    No public services for Earl Cooley are scheduled at this time. Rendleman and Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.