Claude (Bud) Henry Cooley

Claude Henry Cooley, Bud  the son of Barney Raymond Cooley and Wilma Lea (Dyer) Cooley was born July 24, 1947 at Oakside, Missouri. He passed away at his home, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, November 8 ^th 2016. Making his age 69 years, 3 months and 14 days.

Bud was united in marriage to Nancy Fisher in 1975, making their union 41 years together. They were blessed with one son Robert.

Bud was a member of the Ozark Mountain Long Rifle Club; former Boy scout Leader and proud owner of Chigger Ridge Farm. Bud also proudly served in the Navy. He entered the Navy on August 18 ^th , 1964 and was honorably discharged on June 8 ^th , 1967.

Bud was also a published author of 2 books and enjoyed story telling very much. He also loved trapping, woodworking and teaching children the history of the past.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Wilma Cooley; 2 brothers Ralph and Bill.

He is survived by his beloved wife Nancy, and son Robert and wife Ashley, and grandson Steven; brother, Herbert Cooley and wife Wanda; sister, Dorothy Wood and husband Woody and a host of nieces and nephews and family members. And many friends he has made throughout his lifetime.