Pete Cooley
Mr. Sidney Rogers “Pete” Cooley, 87, of Union City passed away 10:10 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2023, at his home.
Graveside services were conducted 1 p.m. Tuesday at Eastview Cemetery. Pastor Tommy Hall officiated.
Visitation was held at Edmaiston Mosley Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Pallbearers were Keith Powell, Jason Powell, Don Mitchell, Kendall Minor, Wade Carrington and Brian Perry.
Pete was born Oct. 15, 1935, in Obion County, son of the late Paul Waggoner and Jannie (Chappell) Cooley. He married the former Colleen Thurmond on Dec. 2, 1955. She survives.
Pete served in the Tennessee National Guard from 1953 to 1959. He retired in 1997 from the former Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company after 26 years of service. Pete was a member of Union City First Assembly of God. He was an avid duck hunter and fisherman, as he loved being outdoors. His greatest joy was planting his yearly garden, especially tomatoes. He was a longtime fan of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team, which he gave his family the opportunity to see on several occasions, and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball team. Pete was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
In addition to his wife, he is also survived by his four children, Sheila (Keith) Powell of Oakland, Shawn Cooley of Tacoma, Wash., Sharon Cooley of Smyrna and Stan Cooley of Union City; two granddaughters, Karlie (Kendall) Minor of Oakland and Madison (Don) Mitchell of Nashville; two great-grandchildren, Ella Minor and Titus Minor of Oakland; one stepgrandson, Montana Powell of Union City; two brothers, Paul Cooley of Alamo and Joe (Mary) Cooley of Michigan; two sisters, Virginia “Polly” Archie and Laurie Higdon (Phil), all of Union City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Bill Cooley, Kenny Cooley, Jerry Cooley and Bob Cooley.
The family would like to express their appreciation to all the caregivers who took care of Pete during his time at home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://act.alz.org/.
To leave messages of condolence for the family, visit the funeral home website at www.emfuneralhome.com.
Published in The Messenger 4.5.23