Kenneth Eugene Cooley, age 76, passed away on April 23, 2026. Funeral services were held on April 26, 2026 from the Dalton Funeral Home Chapel. Interment followed in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Cooley is survived by his wife, Gloria Cooley; children, Kenny (Sherri) Cooley, Dana (Mitch) Keith and Kristy (Kevin) Walker; grandchildren, Rachel (Hunter) Thomas, Jim (Haley) Keith, Glenn (Cassie) Keith, Cai Walker and Ahnyka Walker; great grandchildren, Asher Thomas, John David Thomas, Elisabeth Thomas and Eden Keith; sisters, Pat (Bruce) Blankenship and Gayle (Walter) Rutledge; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mr. Cooley was preceded in death by his parents, David Wilburn Cooley and Mary Talley Cooley Maynor; as well as his brother, Chris Maynor.
Mr. Cooley was born in Scottsboro Alabama.
Mr. Cooley was a devoted family man and a passionate outdoorsman. His life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication and a profound connection to nature and those he held dear.
Kenneth’s career spanned an impressive 35 years in manufacturing, 16 years at Synthetic Industries, where his commitment and work ethic were steadfast.
Yet, beyond his professional accomplishments, it was his happiness for life and love of family that truly defined him.
An avid fisherman and hunter, Kenneth cherished these moments spent in the great outdoors, especially when he was accompanied by his son and his son’s family.
These excursions were more than just hobbies, they were treasured expressions of his deep rooted values of bonding and tradition.
Kenneth loved his family with an unshakable devotion. HIs greatest joy came from his granddaughter, Rachel and his four great grandchildren, whose laughter and presence brought light to his heart.
Kenneth’s love extended widely within his family circle, he delighted in being surrounded by those closest to him.
Kenneth was nurtured in faith and found solace and strength in the services of Macedonia Baptist Church.
Though declining health led him to watch many of these services via live stream, his spirit remained spiritually connected and uplifted by his faith community.
Kenneth’s passing marks the loss of a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, remembered fondly by those who knew him.
