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1925
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2017
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Janelle Rimkus
April 2, 2017
Grandfather, I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for your family, friends, community, and your country. You presence and generosity is something that can never be surpassed. I love you with all my heart. Your Granddaughter Janelle
philip cooley
March 27, 2017
You were truly a blessing here on earth. You were a great protector, provider, and live your life to the fullest. Forever missed but never forget. Wilbur C. Cooley.
Serita McDuffy
March 24, 2017
I will continue to pray for you all. Mr Cooley thank you for your service in the military. I will personally always remember you for your pride as we walked down the long hill, stories of being a great grandfather. You will most certainly be missed.
CHESTER KIDD
March 6, 2017
I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE COOLEY FAMILY IN THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVED ONE, MR WILBERT COOLEY SR. HE WAS A FRIEND AND MENTOR TO ME DURING MY EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CTA FOR SEVERAL YEARS. MAY GOD BLESS THIS FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF SORRW!!
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Alecia Blair Jones
March 6, 2017
Wilbur, you will truly be missed. You loved family, and we loved you. Sincerely, Alecia Blair Jones ( Rev. Harry S. Jones) & family. All of Josephine Babbs family & Rev. John L. Parker family. All family , Birmingham, Al. .
March 5, 2017
Offering deepest heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May your cherished memories shine through your sorrow. John 11: 33-44
March 3, 2017
You were a man who wore many hats in my life, your presence will always comfort me. Besides being the greatest grandfather ever! You were Master of the Craps Table, Lord of the Ping Pong table, and Last of the Big Spenders. I will cherish every lesson taught, and always keep you close in my heart.
Your granddaughter Ja'Neane
March 3, 2017
Bridget Cooley I am truly going to miss you as days go bye it seem not real to me now. Days and seasons soon are gone, but a love that ' real lives on and on. You was the best anchor ,provider, and sometimes a great listener and that's more than enough. I will treasure your memories and the happiness we shared.always on my heart. Love you always.
March 3, 2017
I couldn't have asked for a more loving and dedicated father. I miss you and will always have you in my heart. Thanks for exemplifying what a father should be.
Your daughter, Jasmine
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