Cleo James Cooney was born on September 23, 1925, in Marion County, the son of William Patrick and Mary Katherine (Carroll) Cooney.
He was raised in the Knoxville area and graduated with the class of 1942. After high school, Cleo was inducted into the United States Navy during World War II. He served two and a half years before he was honorably discharged and returned home.
He married Margaret Forst on May 6, 1946. He worked at the V.A. Hospital for over 30 years before retiring as an L.P.N. in 1980. He then painted houses for several years. He and Margaret enjoyed traveling in their retirement and wintered in Arizona for many years. Cleo liked anything outdoors, particularly boating, camping and a game of golf. He cherished his family, especially spending time with the grandkids. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, N.A.R.F.E., and was a life member of the V.F.W.
Cleo, 75, of Knoxville, died on Sunday, August 5, 2001, at Knoxville Area Community Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter; Jeannie; and his sister, Rita Isley.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; three daughters, Sandra Scott of Elizabethtown, Ky., Kathie Sandmeier of Knoxville, and Molly Link of Des Moines; and a son, Gary of Overland Park, Kan.; two brothers, Robert of Indianola and Richard of Pismo Beach, Calif.; a sister, Ruth Schlotterback of Knoxville; 12 grandchildren and many other family members.
He was raised in the Knoxville area and graduated with the class of 1942. After high school, Cleo was inducted into the United States Navy during World War II. He served two and a half years before he was honorably discharged and returned home.
He married Margaret Forst on May 6, 1946. He worked at the V.A. Hospital for over 30 years before retiring as an L.P.N. in 1980. He then painted houses for several years. He and Margaret enjoyed traveling in their retirement and wintered in Arizona for many years. Cleo liked anything outdoors, particularly boating, camping and a game of golf. He cherished his family, especially spending time with the grandkids. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, N.A.R.F.E., and was a life member of the V.F.W.
Cleo, 75, of Knoxville, died on Sunday, August 5, 2001, at Knoxville Area Community Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter; Jeannie; and his sister, Rita Isley.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; three daughters, Sandra Scott of Elizabethtown, Ky., Kathie Sandmeier of Knoxville, and Molly Link of Des Moines; and a son, Gary of Overland Park, Kan.; two brothers, Robert of Indianola and Richard of Pismo Beach, Calif.; a sister, Ruth Schlotterback of Knoxville; 12 grandchildren and many other family members.
Cleo James Cooney was born on September 23, 1925, in Marion County, the son of William Patrick and Mary Katherine (Carroll) Cooney.
He was raised in the Knoxville area and graduated with the class of 1942. After high school, Cleo was inducted into the United States Navy during World War II. He served two and a half years before he was honorably discharged and returned home.
He married Margaret Forst on May 6, 1946. He worked at the V.A. Hospital for over 30 years before retiring as an L.P.N. in 1980. He then painted houses for several years. He and Margaret enjoyed traveling in their retirement and wintered in Arizona for many years. Cleo liked anything outdoors, particularly boating, camping and a game of golf. He cherished his family, especially spending time with the grandkids. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, N.A.R.F.E., and was a life member of the V.F.W.
Cleo, 75, of Knoxville, died on Sunday, August 5, 2001, at Knoxville Area Community Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter; Jeannie; and his sister, Rita Isley.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; three daughters, Sandra Scott of Elizabethtown, Ky., Kathie Sandmeier of Knoxville, and Molly Link of Des Moines; and a son, Gary of Overland Park, Kan.; two brothers, Robert of Indianola and Richard of Pismo Beach, Calif.; a sister, Ruth Schlotterback of Knoxville; 12 grandchildren and many other family members.
He was raised in the Knoxville area and graduated with the class of 1942. After high school, Cleo was inducted into the United States Navy during World War II. He served two and a half years before he was honorably discharged and returned home.
He married Margaret Forst on May 6, 1946. He worked at the V.A. Hospital for over 30 years before retiring as an L.P.N. in 1980. He then painted houses for several years. He and Margaret enjoyed traveling in their retirement and wintered in Arizona for many years. Cleo liked anything outdoors, particularly boating, camping and a game of golf. He cherished his family, especially spending time with the grandkids. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, N.A.R.F.E., and was a life member of the V.F.W.
Cleo, 75, of Knoxville, died on Sunday, August 5, 2001, at Knoxville Area Community Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter; Jeannie; and his sister, Rita Isley.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; three daughters, Sandra Scott of Elizabethtown, Ky., Kathie Sandmeier of Knoxville, and Molly Link of Des Moines; and a son, Gary of Overland Park, Kan.; two brothers, Robert of Indianola and Richard of Pismo Beach, Calif.; a sister, Ruth Schlotterback of Knoxville; 12 grandchildren and many other family members.
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