"Brad and family, We were saddened to hear of your families loss. We know the thoughts and prayers of many are with you during this time of sadness."
In loving memory of
William Dooley
June 27, 2017
William Donald "Bill" Dooley, age 84, Quincy, died Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at 2:58 pm in his home.
Bill was born July 19, 1932 in Monroe City, MO, a son of E. H. and Blanche Williams Dooley. He married Gail Darnell on August 18, 1951. She preceded him in death on April 1, 2005.
Bill graduated from Paris High School in Paris, MO. He began his career as a salesman for Kirby vacuum in 1952. In 1958, he and his wife opened their own successful Kirby distributorship. Bill trained and promoted more successful Kirby distributors than anyone in the world. At one point he had 13 offices between Cape Girardeau, MO and Clinton, IA. Bill won countless awards and vacations, which included multiple vehicles and two trips around the world, for his outstanding salesmanship. In his spare time, Bill was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include: two sons: Brad Dooley and John (Cheryl) Dooley, all of Quincy; two grandsons: Lucas (Andrea) Dooley of Bloomington, IL; and Scott (Michelle) Dooley of Peculiar, MO; four great-grandchildren: Blakely and Asher Dooley; and Aithen and Atty Bassett; his good friend and companion, Berna Sue Barnett of Quincy; numerous nieces and nephews; and his extended Kirby family.
In addition to his wife, Bill was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Deanna Dooley; two brothers: John and Henry Dooley; and twin sisters: Camilla Lawrence and Melinda Pevestorf.
Services: 2:00 pm Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home, with Pastor Paul Womack officiating.
Burial: Greenmount Cemetery, Quincy, Illinois
Visitation: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday June 30, 2017 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home
Memorials: American Cancer Society
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of the arrangements.
Tributes
"Brad, John, & families, I guess I don't need to tell you that your dad was a great guy. I loved working for him. He was the most upbeat person I ever met, and it rubbed off on those around him. I loved your mom & dad. I was just a kid when I started working for them, and it felt like I had joined a family. God Bless you all in your sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mel (Fuller) Longenecker"
"Brad & John, We just rec'd word of your Dad's passing this morning. We are so sorry for your loss. Your parents touched many lives in their journey on this earth. We really enjoyed their influence in the world of Kirby through the years, and shared many adventures with them. Your family video, we thoroughly enjoyed, thanks for sharing. God Bless you as you transition through this day, you are loved!"
"Brad & John Dooley, So sorry for your loss! We just rec'd word of your Dads passing this morning, such a shock. Wayne said he was thinking of Bill a few days ago. Your parents have touched many lives through the years with a positive influence. We appreciated their help in the world of Kirby and shared many adventures with them. We are sorry that we are unable to attend this service, wish we had heard about it sooner. God Bless you as you transition through this day and share in the memories, we truly enjoyed the family video."
"Prayers are with you. May He Rest in Peace"
"Brad and John, We are so sorry for your loss. May God grant you and your family peace and comfort during your time of loss and sorrow."
"Brad and John - I'm so sorry for your loss. My parents always had great fun with Bill and Gail, and they were always so sweet to me. May you find peace in the days, weeks and months ahead."
"John and Brad, My deepest sympathy to both of you and your families. Your Dad was a great guy and I know he will be missed. Sincerely, Jane Merkel Burton"
"Brad & John, I will always remember your father. He was always the life of the party! All of our Kirby memories are very close to my heart. Sincerely, Joe & Annette Begey"
"Dear Brad and John I send you my most heartfelt condolences and apologise that I can not be there with you in this difficult time Bill and Gail and all of you were more then just my neighbors to me but my friends and family Bill had been so good and special to me and taught me so much about life and was a very big influence in life and I am deeply proud and grateful that he had taken me in and looked after me and shaped me He was truly one of a kind and I happy to have known him and to call him my friend My thoughts and prayers are with you Reiner"
"Brad and John, my friends, I'm so sorry to hear of this loss of yet another friend in the family, Bill. All three of you men are special to me. My love and prayers to you at this time."
"John and Brad Bruce and I send condolences to you and the family. We're sorry to not be there for his service. Bill was one of a kind, and we are all glad his suffering is over. He hated not being able to do his favorite things. He was proud of all his family. Thoughts are with you Bruce and Shirley Tode"
"Dear Brad and John. Bill your father was such a great guy, but he married a wonderful lady too. Brad I can see where you get your talents from, You had great parents. I had known them both while I was at the old Plaza and also the Pier, so many yeas ago. Pease know I will pray for them both, Paul K Geers Mary F. McDowell my mother."