Ralph "Cooney" Shearer

Ralph “Cooney” Shearer, 88, of Columbia, Kentucky, passed away at Morning Pointe in Danville, Kentucky on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

He was born December 9, 1936, in Columbia, Kentucky and was an Adair County resident most of his life.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bryant and Cittie Melson Shearer, his daughter, Vickie Davidson and his sisters, Dorothy Yates, Jeanette Shearer and Jenell Shearer.

Ralph’s legacy as a basketball star is embedded in Adair County High School history, most notably for the 1954-1955 state championship games and for holding the title of all-time scoring player for 50 years.  He spent many years of employment at General Electric in Louisville.  Ralph was a hard worker and even in retirement, still kept busy with projects at the farm.

Survivors include:

His wife – Pam Shearer of Columbia

Two sons – Ralph William Shearer (Lisa) of Louisville and Matt Downen of Danville

Two grandchildren – Emily Shearer of Lexington and Clay Hild of Louisville

Several other family members and friends

Funeral service – Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Pastor Ryan Boatright officiating

Burial in Shearer Cemetery at Cundiff

Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Saturday

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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