ROCKY MOUNT - Carl Thomas Cooley, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. Born in Nash County, NC on December 21, 1929, he was the son of the late Louis Thomas Cooley and Maggie Bissette Cooley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred Cooley; and three sisters, Retha, Lucy, and Tina.
Carl was a master craftsman, wood working and building bird houses. He enjoyed spending his time bird watching, especially hummingbirds. Carl was great at repairing just about anything. He was an Air Force veteran, as well as a Mason. Carl was always helping people, never telling anyone "no." He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and will be dearly missed by all those who knew and loved him, but his loving spirit will never be forgotten as he was everything to his family.
Carl is survived by his wife of 68 years, Effie Lee Joyner Cooley; his daughter, Pamela C. Budd and husband, Tommy, of Fayetteville; his son, Allen Thomas, of Clayton; his grandchildren, Nathan Thomas Cooley and Michelle Lindsey Cooley; and his brother, Calvin Cooley.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Pastor Mark Pridgen officiating.
In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Carl's memory to Nash County Animal Shelter, 921 N 1st Street, Nashville, NC 27856.
Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.
Service
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Friday 6/24, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Pastor Mark Pridgen officiating.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.