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THOMAS ERNEST "TOM" DOOLEY

1931 - 2014

THOMAS ERNEST "TOM" DOOLEY obituary, 1931-2014, Independence, MO

BORN

1931

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Carson-Speaks Chapel

1501 W. Lexington Ave.

Independence, Missouri

THOMAS DOOLEY Obituary

THOMAS ERNEST "TOM" DOOLEY Thomas Ernest "Tom" Dooley, 83 of Independence, MO, passed away, Monday, March 17, 2014 at Golden Living Center. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052. Burial with full military honors will follow in Mound Grove Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday evening at the chapel. Tom was born January 3, 1931 in Independence, MO to Roy and Cathryn (McKevit) Dooley. He grew up in Independence and graduated from William Chrisman High School. He proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Chilhowee Restoration Branch. He devoted his life doing missionary work with his wife and her family. He is survived by; 2 daughters, Beth Ann Smith and her husband Richard Smith of Napoleon, MO and Merry Cathryn Kremer of Orrick, MO; 5 grandchildren, Mateo Morgan, David Morgan, Miguel Morgan, Nico Morgan and Marcos Smith and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Angela Dooley in 2002. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Carson-Speaks Chapel (816) 252-7900)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Mar. 18, 2014.

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Matthew Marie Morgan

March 21, 2014

Tom was a wonderful grandfather to his grandsons. He was always such a kind gentle man. He was loved by all that ever met him. May he rest in peace with is beloved Angie.

Bob

March 18, 2014

I am grateful for the life of Mr. Dooley. Thanks to his service and to the service of others in our armed forces, my family and I have been able to lead our lives in freedom and peace.

Kathy Dunson

March 18, 2014

We were saddened to hear of Tom's passing. He was such a kind and patient roommate to my Dad at Blue Hills, and we enjoyed getting to know him.

5-2012 Tom with all his Grandsons. He proformed the Wedding of his oldest Grandson

Matthew - Marie Morgan

March 18, 2014

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Matthew - Marie Morgan

March 18, 2014

Sheila Landes

March 18, 2014

So sorry about your loss. I am Daughter in law of Tom's room mate at Blue Hills. He was a kind man. My Grandson enjoyed visiting with him too. Dad has been missing him at Blue Hills.
My sincere sympathy, Sheila

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Mar

18

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Carson-Speaks Chapel

1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052

Mar

19

Service

2:00 p.m.

Carson-Speaks Chapel

1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052

Mar

19

Burial

Mound Grove Cemetery

MO

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1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64052

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