of Jonesboro, AR
November 26, 1942 - April 26, 2023
Eurial Dean Dooley, known to his family and friends as ''Bud'', of Jonesboro, AR, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at NEA Baptist Hospital at the age of 80. He was born November 26, 1942 in Craighead County to Ray and Vivian (Gambill) Dooley. Bud worked for Pepsi Cola until retiring. He was a member of Valley Ridge Baptist Church and loved fishing, hunting, gardening, and going to the coffee shop.
Bud was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 42 years, Linda (Weaks) Dooley; and a great-grandson, Bradie Adams.
Those left behind to cherish the wonderful memories of Bud include his two sons, Lanny (Tracy) Dooley and Rian (Tabitha Thacker) Dooley; two daughters, Toni (Lester) Groves and Melissa (Bill) Adams; six grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; a brother, Jimmy Dooley; and two sisters, Norma Hays and Ann McGee.
Chapel services will be 2 pm Sunday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 1900 West Washington Avenue in Jonesboro with Bobby Floyd officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery.
Visitation will precede the service beginning at 1 pm at the funeral home.
Mitchell Adams, Daniel Adams, Lanny Groves, Jackson Duvall, Hunter Cox and Lucas Dooley will serve as pallbearers. Roger Cope, Donald Combs, Gary Cope and Larry Ingram will serve as honorary pallbearers.
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I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
I remember Mr Dooley very well. Stayed at their house a lot during my Jr high and Sr years. Melissa and I were very good friends. I thought a lot of the Dooley family. Hugs and Prayers to all of them all.
goodbye to a revered class mate and good friend, maybe you can get those crappie to bite. condolances to the family
So sorry for your loss
I graduated high school with Bud. He was a good guy My prayers go out to his family that he left behind. I happy he is in heaven worshiping at the feet of JESUS
My condolences to the Dooley family and Miss Norma Hayes