William was preceded in death by his parents Stafford and Rose Cooley; sister Delores Dimmitt.
He is survived by his loving wife Judy Cooley; brother Jim Cooley; Daughters Cheryl Sojka, Diane Linstrom, Liz (Kevin), sons Bill Jr.(Lori), Scot (Kyoko), Troy (Amy) and Adam (Jariya); grandchildren Michael, Amanda, William, Andrew, Rebecca, Troy Jr., Joseph, Ariya, Emma, Josephine, and Anun and numerous other grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister in law Ruthie Malone and many other family and friends and his loving dog Molly.