Hobart Guy Dooley Jr.

FUNERAL HOME

Oakey's East Chapel

5188 Cloverdale Road

Roanoke, Virginia

Hobart Dooley Obituary

H. Guy Dooley Jr., 81, of Troutville, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011. He was born in Roanoke, Va., August 13, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hobart G. Dooley Sr. and Louise Metz Dooley. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Madora Clements Dooley; son and daughter-in-law, Steven G. and Phyllis Dooley, Richmond, Va.; daughters and sons-in-law, Renee and Douglas Hiller, Daleville, Va., Rita and Roy Patsel, Rhonda and Bill Wilhelm, all of Troutville, Ramona and Brent Ferguson, Blue Ridge, Va.; 11 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; two greatgrandchildren; one stepgreatgrandchild; brother, Thomas I. Dooley, Montvale, Va.; sisters and brother-in-law, Shirley and Rayford Harris, Roanoke, Nancy Aliff, Troutville, Va.; sister-in-law, Barbara G. Clements, Troutville, Va.; and many nieces and nephews. He was a retired Engineering Manager with C&P / Bell Atlantic Telephone Companies with 35 years service. Guy was a longtime member of Glade Creek Lutheran Church and served as Council President, Treasurer, and Trustee. He is presently a member at St. Philip Lutheran Church. He was a member of Williamson Road Masonic Lodge No. 163 AF & AM, a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite Mason, member of the Kazim Temple, Roanoke Valley Shrine Club, the Royal Order of Jesters Court No. 59 and Roanoke Elks Lodge No. 197. Guy was an avid golfer with many, many golfing buddies. He enjoyed spending time with his entire family at the beach every year. The family wishes to thank the staff of Heartland Home Health Care and Amedisys Hospice Services for their dedication and loving care. Funeral services will be conducted from Oakey's East Chapel noon Monday, February 7, 2011, with the Rev. David C. Derrick officiating. Interment will follow in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Shrine Children's Hospitals, c/o Kazim Shrine Temple, 628 Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va., 24016. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's East Chapel, 540-977-3909.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Feb. 6 to Feb. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Hobart Dooley

11 Entries

Lee Anne Wade

February 8, 2011

Mona, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know what a solid rock he was for your family and how he loved all of you. I wish I could be there to give you a hug and tell you it will all be ok. My love and prayers to you and your family.

Management & Staff Hollywood's Restaurant

February 7, 2011

Madorah, we are so sorry to hear of Guy's passing. We will miss him coming in to eat with us. Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.

Shawn Grunloh

February 7, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with the Dooley family during this difficult time.

Lee Mason

February 7, 2011

Rhonda I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. I know this is a difficult time and only with God's love will the pain lessen. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

February 6, 2011

Rhonda and Bill were are so sorry to hear of Guys passing. He was truly blessed to have such a wondefu and loving family by his side.
Kevin,Carol and Marissa Sarver

MARGARET GIBSON BOHON

February 6, 2011

TO THE FAMILY OF GUY DOOLEY
MADORAH AND FAMILY. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMATHY IN THE DEATH OF GUY. YOU ALL ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.MAY GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF SADNESS. I WILL MISS YOU ALL SITING IN FRONT OF ME EACH SUNDAY AT CHURCH. GUY HAS ALWAYS BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO ME. I WILL ALWAYS REMEBER THE TIME WHEN HE APPOINTED ME TO DO THE HISTORY OF THE CHURCH ON HOMECOMING SUNDAY. I WAS KIND OF SHY AT THE TIME, BUT HE TOLD ME HE KNEW I COULD DO IT AND I DID. HE GAVE ME COURAGE AND HOPE THAT I COULD DO THINGS I NEVER HAD DONE BEFORE. GOD BLESS YOU ALL IN THIS TIME OF NEED. I NO HE IS RESTING IN THE ARMS OF JESUS.

Margaret Murphy

February 6, 2011

With Deepest Sympathy
May you find peace and comfort in your memories.

Roanoke Life Members, Telecom Pioneers of America
Retired co workers

Michael Colligon

February 6, 2011

While I have not had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Dooley, I have known his son Steve for many years and will add the entire Dooley family to my family's thoughts and prayers. My most sincere condolences for the loss.

Lynne Reynolds

February 6, 2011

Renee,Mona,Rhonda and family, we were sorry to hear of the passing of your daddy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Thank goodness you all have wonderful memories of family times with him. I have enjoyed listening to the stories you shared with us while at the creek. We love you all and are here if you need anything. With Sympathy, Kevin,Lynne,Katelynn,Sydney & Jordan Reynolds

Shirley D. Duncan

February 6, 2011

Dear Madoah,

I pray the Comforter will be with you at this time of grief.

You married a wonderful man who was a blessing to all who were around him.

I can't be at the funeral home but you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love, Shirley

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