Doug Cooney, 64, a Certified Protection Professional from Fort Davis, passed away gently in his sleep on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Euclid, Ohio on December 11, 1948 to Lois Rexroad Cooney (a Marine), and his father, Thomas Cooney (Navy) both of whom precede him in death. Doug attended Onargra Miltary School, graduated from Euclid Senior High School in 1967, and then he graduated from the University of Baltimore.
Doug served in they U.S. Air Force for 12 years and as a translator in civil affairs. He then did security work for the U.S government and in the private sector as an employee of Allied Barton Security Services for more than 30 years.
Doug was a veteran of the Air Force. After many years of traveling the world for his employment, he settled in Fort Davis in 2009. He was a ham radio operator (N1FBI) and enjoyed sharing his knowledge of electricity, electronics, and radio. Doug was active in the Boy Scouts and the Lions Club.
He is survived by three brothers, David of Ohio; Ronald, his twin brother of North Carolina; and Philip of Ohio. He was cared for during his last months on this earth at home by his sister, Dr. Pamela Dalzell of Fort Davis. He is also survived by his special friends, Lee Ann Sproul, and Mac and Daisy McCutcheon.
Special thanks to Jolie who was awesome as a caregiver.
Doug requests no flowers, cards, or tears. Instead, give of your time to help others in need and keep your heart happy for he is with Jesus. Praise the Lord. He will be missed. There will be an announcement of a July memorial service in the coming weeks.
Alpine Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
