Published: June 12, 2008 03:09 pm         

Obituaries for the week of June 11

Buddy Dooley



Buddy (Allen) Dooley, 63, of Royse City died June 2, 2008.

He was born April 17, 1945, in Roanoke, Va., son of Allen Cline and Rosa (Bryant) Dooley. Buddy served our country in the United States Navy and liked to travel in his younger years, especially to beaches and the ocean. He enjoyed photography, NASCAR, automobiles, classic cars and spending time with his family. He was a loving uncle to many nieces, nephews, as well as grandnieces and nephews. Buddy was in management in the automotive industry and was a member of Lake Point Church.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Dooley of Royse City; children Rosie Lee Williams and husband Ed of Independence, Mo., Kevin Bryant Dooley and wife Ann of Royse City and SarahBeth Newton and husband Joe of Eugene, Ore.; grandchildren Joline Williams and Lilybeth Dooley; a brother, Alton Cline “Butch” Dooley and wife Karen of Buchanan, Va.; and sisters Ruthie Meador of Troutville, Va., Virginia Wilson of Buchanan, Va., Thelma Dooley and husband Tommy of Troutville, Va., Georgia Perdue of Troutville, Va., and Brenda Dooley and husband Ray of Vinton, Va.

Buddy was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Buddy’s life was held at 2 p.m., June 5, at Lake Pointe Church, 701 E I-30, Rockwall, with Pastor Steve Stroope and Rev. Lyn Cypert officiating.

For more information visit www.resthavenfuneral.com.