Ira Eugene VanCooney, 40

Ira Eugene VanCooney, 40, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on May 29, 2017. He was born on September 19, 1976 in Pomeroy, son of the late Ralph L. and Judith Ann VanCooney.

Ira was a former dispatcher for the Pomeroy Police Department and a former member of the Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by his sister, Teresa VanCooney of Point Pleasant; his brother-in-law, Bruce Swift of Middleport; nephews, Timmy VanCooney and Marcus Webb; and many other close relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Angela Kay Swift.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 12 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Burial will follow at Beech Grove Cemetery in Rutland. Visiting hours will be on Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.

A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com.