C. Ewing Cooley, retired professor and dean at Dallas Baptist College, died April 1 in Tyler. He was 87. He was born April 28, 1935, in McKinney to Waldron and Velma Snider Cooley. After graduating from Denton High School, he earned his undergraduate and master’s degrees, as well as a Doctor of Education degree, from North Texas State University. He also received a Master of Religious Education degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. While in college he met his wife, Jeannine, and they raised three daughters together. At Dallas Baptist College, he served as dean of students, professor of psychology, and head of the learning center. He then established a private counseling business and never completely retired from this vocational calling. He was the longtime caregiver for his wife, who lived with disabilities many years and preceded him in death. He was honored for more than 50 years of Bible study leadership, primarily teaching the Etc. class at First Baptist Church in Arlington. He enjoyed spending time outdoors with family in East Texas. He is survived by his daughter Robbyn Steele and husband Gary; daughter Kathy Cooley; daughter Kristy Brown and husband Phil; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service is scheduled at 2 p.m. on April 7 at First Baptist Church in Arlington.
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