Robert “Everett” Cooley

Mr. Robert “Everett” Cooley, 88, passed away September 28, 2022.

Everett was born January 6, 1934, to the late David Earl and Helon Harris Cooley. He served in the United States Army as a part of the Military Police. Everett retired from Verizon. He was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church, as well as Bethesda Ruritan Club. He loved fishing and watching Alabama Crimson Tide football. Everett will be deeply missed.

Mr. Cooley is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Louise Queen Cooley; daughter, Angela Chappell (Randy); grandchildren, Jennifer Fraizer (Charlie) and Matthew Chappell (Heather); great-grandchildren, Nathan, Maddie, Nash, and Hayes; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Serving as Pallbearers will be Barry Wilson, Freddie McBroom, Charlie Fraizer, Mark Fraizer, Charlie Diaz, Jr., and Ricky Ferguson. Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be The Bethesda Ruritan Club and Van Lilly.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Hudson Funeral Home with a funeral service following at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Jonathan Barbee. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park.

Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions can be directed to Bethesda Baptist Church, 1914 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703 or Duke HomeCare & Hospice, 4321 Medical Park Dr. #101, Durham, NC 27704.