James Elmer Cooley Obituary
James Elmer Cooley, born on May 5, 1937, passed away on September 11, 2026. James Elmer leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Elmer Cooley to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Fred Cooley and Emma McGinnis Cooley; his daughter Elizabeth Ann Baugh; his son-in-law James Baker; and his siblings, Marie Love, Ella Godby, Eskell Cooley and Donald Cooley.
He is survived by: his friend Mildred A. Rogers of Lawrenceburg; his children, Jimmy Cooley of Harrodsburg, Debra Ellis of Harrodsburg and Diana Baker of Harrodsburg; and his grandchildren, Michael James Harris, Jesse Harris, Danny Harris, Tabitha Lynn Baker, James Edward Baker, Blake Rogers and Austin Rogers. He is also survived by several great grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home (701 N Main St, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 15th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
