A devoted new father and heroic first responder tragically lost his life in a devastating head-on crash in North Texas while returning home from work. Austin Cooley was only 26. Married to his soulmate, Raegan, Austin cherished every moment with their daughter, Evie — his pride, joy, and reason for everything he did. Friends recall how his face would light up whenever he talked about his girls. Beyond his family, Austin dedicated himself to serving others, working tirelessly as a deputy fire chief with South Hunt County Fire Rescue and as a police officer in Kaufman. Austin will be laid to rest Tuesday in Rockwall. Please keep Raegan, baby Evie, and all who loved Austin in your thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time. Show your support and share your condolences below. 

A Heart That Led with Love In the peaceful towns of North Texas, where the sunsets paint the sky and communities feel like family, a tragedy struck that would forever …

A devoted new father and heroic first responder tragically lost his life in a devastating head-on crash in North Texas while returning home from work. Austin Cooley was only 26. Married to his soulmate, Raegan, Austin cherished every moment with their daughter, Evie — his pride, joy, and reason for everything he did. Friends recall how his face would light up whenever he talked about his girls. Beyond his family, Austin dedicated himself to serving others, working tirelessly as a deputy fire chief with South Hunt County Fire Rescue and as a police officer in Kaufman. Austin will be laid to rest Tuesday in Rockwall. Please keep Raegan, baby Evie, and all who loved Austin in your thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time. Show your support and share your condolences below.  Read More