Joseph Delano Cooley, 75, passed away, Friday, February 12, 2010. He was born March 14, 1934 in Nash County. He was the son of the late, Joseph Ralph and Eula Boone Cooley.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Lillie Medlin Cooley, one son, Todd Cooley of Nashville, one daughter, Susan Drewery and husband Tony of Spring Hope, one brother, Horace Cooley and wife Leigh of Morehead City, NC, three sisters, Dora Mae Heyer of Virginia Beach, Va., Eula Cooper and husband Jim of Rocky Mount, Dina Smith of Rocky Mount, and 2 grandchildren.   

Visitation was Monday, February 15, 2010 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home. A funeral service was held Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Cornerstone Funeral Home. Burial followed.