James Clyde Cooley, age 83, of Chestnut Lane, Morehead, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 3, 2008, at his residence. Born April 25, 1925, in Olive Hill, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Elmer and Rebecca Butler Cooley. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Homer Cooley, and in 1949 his son, Larry Michael Cooley. Clyde is survived by his wife of 59 years, Delores Burchett Cooley, whom he married January 12, 1949; one daughter, Linda D. Cooley Fultz and husband Paul; and one grandson, Michael Paul Fultz, all of Morehead, Kentucky; and two brothers, Earl Cooley and wife Becky of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, and Anthony Cooley of Lexington, Kentucky. Clyde served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-46 and retired from the The Morehead News after 32 years of service as the linotype operator and cameraman. A well-known and respected photographer, Clyde and Delores owned and operated Cooley-s Photography and through the years captured hundreds of weddings and other memorable events. He was a member of Johnson First Church of God. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, October 5, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Ben Furman officiating. Burial will follow in the Baker Cemetery in Carter County, Kentucky, with full military rites conducted by Morehead American Legion Post No. 126. Pallbearers: Douglas Burchett; James Burchett, Mitchell Burchett, Bryan Burchett, Ronald Cooley and Donnie Fultz. Honorary Pallbearers: Jolly Burchett, James A. Burchett, John Paul Burchett, Daniel Burchett, David Burchett, Bob Shay, and James D. Hall. Visitation is after 4 p.m. Saturday, October 4, 2008, at Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Claire Hospice, 222 Medical Circle, Morehead, KY 40351; Johnson Church of God Youth Group, 590 Cranston Road, Morehead, KY 40351; or Hope Pregnancy Center, 167 E. Main Street, Morehead, KY 40351. Visitation: Saturday, October 4, 2008, after 4 p.m. Funeral: Sunday, October 5, 2008, at 2 p.m. Interment: Baker Cemetery, Carter County, KY