Arvel Cooley, a resident of Singer, was born on December 26, 1940, in Singer, Louisiana to his parents, Clifford Dailey Cooley and Hazel Coleman Cooley. He passed from this life on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He married Wanda on August 20, 1960, they shared many three-day adventures all over the country, even took some in the plane he owned. He held many jobs over the years providing for his family, sometimes working three jobs at a time. He liked to farm, raise large gardens, raise sheep, cattle, chickens, emus, and more. He had a dump truck business, always busy with one endeavor or another. He was a "Toot" and loved by many.

Those left to cherish Arvel's memory are three children, Eugene and Connie Cooley of Lafayette, Pat and Pete Mitchell of Singer, Pam and Rich (or as Arvel called him "Rick") Martino of Singer; six grandchildren, Michael Cooley, Kyle and Tiffany Mitchell, Jody and Lynsea Mitchell, Kaitlyn and Tim Stephens, Adrienne and Jonathan Young, Tressie and Larry Jacks, Jr.; fourteen great grandchildren, Nathan and Jacqueline Cooley, Kane Mitchell, Jaxon Mitchell, Jett Mitchell, Sage Mitchell, Jasper Stephens, Ben Stephens, Brock Barbosa, Gabriel Barbosa, Izzy Barbosa, Addie Jacks, Graceson Jacks, Karson Jacks, Thomason Jacks; brother, Marvis and Joycie Cooley; and niece, Denise and James West.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Wanda Mae Burnett Cooley; and his parents, Clifford and Hazel Cooley.

The family wishes to thank all the hospital and hospice caregivers and special thanks to Penny Stevens for the compassionate care they gave our Dad during his time of need.

Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Nathan Cooley, Kyle Mitchell, Jody Mitchell, Tim Stephens, Kane Mitchell, and Larry Jacks, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Michael Cooley, Jaxon Mitchell, Jett Mitchell, Jasper Stephens, and Ben Stephens.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Newlin Cemetery, Singer, Louisiana. Rev. Kennis Smith will be officiating.