Daryel Ray Cooley, 70, of DeRidder died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at his residence.
He was a lifelong resident of DeRidder. He was a 1966 graduate of East Beauregard High School and served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a shipper for Boise Cascade Paper Company for 29 years.
He is survived by his wife, Lynn Waynell Cooley of DeRidder; two sons, Jody Cooley and wife Bridgette of Longville, and Bowdy Cooley and wife Christy of Singer; one daughter, Melissa Smith and husband Barry of Longville; two brothers, Clyde Cooley and Richard Cooley; one twin sister, Darlene Zimmerman, all of DeRidder; and nine grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Saturday, June 22, at Broadlands Bible Church. Pastor Tim Bergen officiated. Cremation was entrusted to Simple Traditions by Johnson Funeral Home.
