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Dennis Doolin Obituary
Dennis Ray Doolin Jr., age 52 of Dayton, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025. He was born September 5, 1973 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Dennis Ray Doolin Sr. and the late Karen S. Smalley. He graduated from Belmont High School. Dennis enjoyed time spent watching movies and television, especially scary movies and the Golden Girls. He loved music and favored old Country songs from the 80's and 90's the most. Dennis loved to go Bowling. He also participated in the Special Olympics. Dennis deeply loved his family and cherished time spent with his nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed.
He is preceded in death by his Mother, Karen S. Smalley.
Dennis is survived by his Brother, Ed (Esther) Cunningham; Sister, Angela R. (Edwin) Betz; Nieces, Lilly Laborde, Pandora Betz, Cheyenne Betz, and Aunica Betz; Nephews, Dylan Deters, and Caleb Betz; Great-Nephews, LeeLand Carmichael, and Sora Burrage; and Great-Niece, Ruby Burrage.
Services will be held privately. To share a memory of Dennis or leave a special message for his family, please visit the Guestbook below.
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3940 Kettering Blvd, Dayton, OH 45439
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