Alfred Eugene Cooley

Alfred Eugene Cooley was born to Phillip McCoy and Viola Fletcher Cooley on October 29, 1928, in Longville, LA. On November 17, 2023, at 95 years of age, he passed away peacefully at his home in Bourg surrounded by his family. Mr. Cooley was a loving husband, devoted father, blessed grandfather and great grandfather who loved helping people.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Owen G. Cooley and wife Iris, sister Grace E. McLean and husband Tommy.
He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Janice Rimmer Cooley, daughter Debbie C. Cook and husband Dr. David L. Cook; sons Bruce D. Cooley and wife Cydne; and John P. Cooley and wife Dana; grandchildren Sara Stone and husband Dr. Geoffrey Stone, Jake Cook and wife Dr. Helen Ho, Dr. Adam Cook; Austin Cooley, Camille Pagan and husband Kyle; John Phillip Cooley Jr. and wife Crystal and Blake Cooley; and 7 great grandchildren with one more arriving in January.
Alfred was a graduate of LSU with a master’s degree in agriculture which he pursued after serving in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a retired County Agent of Terrebonne Parish working through the Louisiana State University Cooperative Extension Service. He loved his job, which included meeting, educating, and helping people all over the parish. After retirement, his service continued as a member of the Terrebonne Parish School board. As a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, he attended First Baptist Church, Houma (now Covenant Church) for many years where he served as a deacon. His craftsman skills were used as a volunteer with Campers on a Mission to help rebuild and restore churches all over the south. He loved working with wood, hunting, and fishing and would go out of his way to help anyone with a need.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Friday, December 15, 2023. The visitation will be held from 9 am to 10 am at Covenant Church in Houma followed by a service officiated by Dr. Steve Folmar.
During the final months of his life, Alfred was blessed to have a caregiver, companion, and friend to help him through. Joshua Naquin was a blessing to Alfred and the Cooley family. We are all thankful for the gift of his care and love. He is a true angel on earth.