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BORN
1967
DIED
2021
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Melvin Dooley Obituary
He was born in Galax on June 12, 1967.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria Jones Dooley of Galax; father, Melvin Lee Dooley Sr. and wife, Janet of Fries; mother, Patricia Coins and husband, Randy of Afton; daughters, Shannon Dooley and wife, Heather Snead, of Galax and Elizabeth Gibson and husband, Tyler. of Galax; a grandson; brother, Jonathan Matthew Dooley of Afton; sister, Rebecca Jewell and husband, Scott, of Afton; step brothers, Joshua Coins and wife, Delana, of North Carolina, Justin Cook and wife, Nikki, of Roanoke and Kevin Katosha of North Carolina; step sisters, Rose Coins of North Carolina and Tamera Kirby and husband, Bill, of Fries; and several nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2021, at High Country Services at 7 p.m. Keith Ledford will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
High Country Services is serving the family.
Online condolences can be made at www.highcountryservice.com.
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