Obituary courtesy of The Beaumont Enterprise, 13 Apr 2010:

Reginald Leo Cooley 64, of Hull died Sunday April 11, 2010, at his residence. Born July 14, 1945, in Longville, Louisiana to Leo Cooley and Ouida Lee Mitchell. Reginald was a Supervisor for eight years for Conex International Corporation of Beaumont. Reginald had lived in Hull since 1991 moving from Ragley Louisiana where he lived many years. He was preceded in death by son; Darrell Cooley and sister; Patricia Cooley. He is survived by his mother; Ouida Cooley of DeQuincy, Wife; Joyce Cooley of Hull. Son; Reginald Leo Cooley Jr of Arkansas, brothers; Glenn Cooley and Jerry Cooley both of Dequincy. Sisters; Alisha Thompson of Ragley Louisiana. A memorial service will be held Saturday April 17, 2010 at 2:00P.M. at Central Baptist Church of Daisetta with Reverend Jim VanDorn officiating.Cremation service is under the care of Faith & Family Funeral Services of Batson, Texas.

BIO: by Karla Todd Sherer

~A Dear Friend~

Reggie was born in Longville, Louisiana to Leo C. and Ouida Lee Mitchell Cooley. He spent the majority of his life working in the Oilfields of South Louisiana and Southeast Texas. He began his career at only 14 years of age and was one of the most knowledgeable oilfield hands I've ever known. Reggie worked for me for several years in the oilfields of Batson, Texas. He was a great leader to his men, and a loyal employee who had the best interest of the company at heart. Reggie impressed me with his honest and straightforward way of dealing with his job. Also with the care and concern he showed for his loving wife and family. He was a fine man and will be missed by family and friends alike. I could always count on him and he never once let me down. May he rest peacefully.

.....never forgotten