Rodney Gene

Cooley

Rodney Gene Cooley, 62, of Blanchard, lost his battle of AML Leukemia on Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home.  The son of Henry Morgan Cooley and Modena Lovelace Cooley, Rodney was born March 23, 1959, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Rodney was raised in Blanchard and attended Blanchard Schools, graduating in 1978.  Rodney attended trade school to learn HVAC and sheet metal.  He was a Certified Mechanical Journeyman and worked 32 years in his field.  He liked traveling for work and loved to see God's creation.

Rodney was a servant for God.  He served as youth leader at Berry Road Baptist Church in Norman, served in Singles ministry at Southern Hills Baptist Church, in Oklahoma City and served wherever needed at New Beginnings Church in Blanchard.  He was able to go on several mission trips to Russia and Latvia.  He was a volunteer for the Oklahoma Baptist Association Chainsaw Crew, that helps aid tornado and hurricane victims across the United States.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Morgan Cooley and Modena Lovelace Cooley.

Rodney is survived by his sisters, Liz Cooley of Blanchard and Cindy Conner and her husband Arnold of Lexington; his brother, Ricky Cooley of Lexington; nephews, Caleb Cooley and Jason Steward; nieces, Kristi Kerby and husband Kevin, Meranda Colvin and husband Brian, Jusdena Ditch, Kaitlen Baker and husband Richie, Kendra Patel and husband Ravi; and one great niece; four great nephews; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 20, 2021, at New Beginnings Church in Blanchard.  Interment to follow at Blanchard Cemetery, Blanchard, Oklahoma.  Arrangements were under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard.  Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.