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Rev. Allen Lee Dooley

  • July 16, 1937 - December 24, 2010
  • Chesapeake, Virginia
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“Rev. Dooley's faithful testimony and friendship was spoken of with respect in my parent's home. We send our sympathy to his family and our...Read More » ”
1 of 32 | Posted by: Grace Harley-Leach - friend

“I can not tell you the inspiration Pastor Dooley has been to me and my family. I know he will be so dearly missed, but I know he has reached his ...Read More » ”
2 of 32 | Posted by: Laura Stevens-Marchman - ELGIN, SC

“Dear Doris and Family, May you know God's deepest peace during your sorr ”
3 of 32 | Posted by: Don & Cherry Eade - Bernolakovo

“Dear Doris and Family, We are so sorry to learn about Allen's passing. We still talk about the "Treakle" days and the memories we have. I...Read More » ”
4 of 32 | Posted by: Donald and Ruth McMath - VA

“Mike, Shannon, and family, We were so sorry to learn of your father's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. ”
5 of 32 | Posted by: Steve and Tina Reardon - VA

“To the Dooley family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Pastor Dooley was a great man and a terrific pastor. He...Read More » ”
6 of 32 | Posted by: Michelle & Lance Barker - VA

“Pastor Dooley was a blessing to me. He was a friend to all missionaries. I am glad that I was able to stop by and see him with Dr. Rushing last...Read More » ”
7 of 32 | Posted by: Pat and Jody Russell - Lancaster, CA

“My thoughts and prayers are there with you, my dear Aunt Doris, cousins Todd & Lori, Mike & Shannon, Kristi & Gary and all the little ones who have...Read More » ”
8 of 32 | Posted by: Carole Catlett Schram - niece

“Mike and family, we are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. God Bless you all during this difficult time. ”
9 of 32 | Posted by: Matt & Lynn Gragg - VA

“I knew Pastor Dooley all my life. He was a wonderful and caring man. My thoughts are with his family. He will be missed. ”
10 of 32 | Posted by: Annie M F Groves

“I was very sad to hear of Pastor Dooley's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Dooley family. ”
11 of 32 | Posted by: Jeff Deibler - Norfolk, VA

“Lowell & I want you to know how sorry we are for your loss, but rejoice with you that Alan is now still busy about the Father's work. We wish that...Read More » ”
12 of 32 | Posted by: Lowell & Georgie Davey - NC

“Sending out my sympathies to Doris and the Dooley family. May God comfort you at this time, Knowing he is rejoicing in Heaven is the ultimate comfort...Read More » ”
13 of 32 | Posted by: June Jackson - Vandalia, OH

“Mrs. Dooley and family, I am so sorry for you loss. Pastor loved missionaries and had such a heart for missions. That was obvious to me as a little...Read More » ”
14 of 32 | Posted by: Krista Farley (Hickok) and family - VA

“I offer my thoughts and prayers to the Dooley family during this time of grief. Our families will forever be connected through so many great...Read More » ”
15 of 32 | Posted by: Beth Dickerson-Rich - TN

“Pastor Dooley is a man of character that loved his God, family, and church. I remember him coming to the hospital, unexpectedly, at 5:30 A.M. many...Read More » ”
16 of 32 | Posted by: Krista Robertson Ryan - friend

“Mrs. Dooley and family, we are sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Pastor Dooley was one of...Read More » ”
17 of 32 | Posted by: Karen Hickok Tyndell and family - VA

“Dear Doris, I was extremely saddened to hear that Bro. Dooley had passed away. But I also am glad that the Lord gave him ultimate healing by taking...Read More » ”
18 of 32 | Posted by: Vickie (Jones) Hammock - Richmond, IN

“Our hearts go out to the Dooley family in their loss. Preacher was our family's pastor for thirteen years. No matter what was happerning, we always...Read More » ”
19 of 32 | Posted by: Howard Howlett & family - VA

“I just lost my great pastor, counselor, friend, and a person I considered a second father. You have forever touched my family's heart as well as many...Read More » ”
20 of 32 | Posted by: Ray J Blackman - Chesapeake, VA

“I was saved as a member of Temple Baptist and Pastor Dooley baptised me. I have many wonderful memories of my times there because of Pastor Dooley's...Read More » ”
21 of 32 | Posted by: Rick Coard - Portsmouth, VA

“I was saved as a member of Temple Baptist and Pastor Dooley baptised me. I have many wonderful memories of my times there because of Pastor Dooley's...Read More » ”
22 of 32 | Posted by: Rick Coard - Portsmouth, VA

“I just lost my great pastor, counselor, friend, and a person I considered a second father. You have forever touched my family's heart as well as...Read More » ”
23 of 32 | Posted by: Ray J Blackman - Chesapeake, VA

“I just heard about the home going of Bro. Dooley. He was my pastor as a teenager. I was saved under his ministry. I will never forget the love,...Read More » ”
24 of 32 | Posted by: Sandy Boyer Jones - Pinson, AL

“i will always be indebted to allen dooley for the positive influence he had and continues to exert on me, he will truly be missed ”
25 of 32 | Posted by: lee dickerson - collegedale, TN

“Dearest Doris & family, Pastor meant so much to Jerry & I as he married us and pastored us for 20+ years at Temple. We had prayed for a miracle but...Read More » ”
26 of 32 | Posted by: Amber Ogert - Chesapeake, VA

“Dear Mrs.Dooley and Family, I just wanted to say that my prayers and thoughts are with you all. Your family played such a important role in my life...Read More » ”
27 of 32 | Posted by: Terry Dickerson - Alexandria, VA

“Bro. Dooley was my pastor in Richmond,IN where I was saved. He & Mrs. Dooley influenced my life in so many ways those few short years they were here....Read More » ”
28 of 32 | Posted by: Caryn Leger Combs - Centerville, IN

“Doris and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I have many wonderful memories of my years at Temple and all our trips to the Bill Rice Ranch....Read More » ”
29 of 32 | Posted by: Betty (Layton) Hunt - Currituck, NC

“The loss is beyond our comprehension, but Rev. Dooley has gone to claim the promises. How many have been saved and blessed. Jesus Christ himself has...Read More » ”
30 of 32 | Posted by: Judge Hal Bonney - Norfolk, VA

“Sorry for your loss ”
31 of 32 | Posted by: Sgt Bill O'Mara - Chesapeake, VA

“I am sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you. I have found memories of Pastor Dooley and I appreciated him for his kindness...Read More » ”
32 of 32 | Posted by: Roseanne - Chesapeake, VA


The Reverend Allen Lee Dooley, 73, passed away at his home December 24, 2010. Born July 16, 1937 in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Walter L. and Christine Hartbarger Doole. Reverend Dooley was the retired Pastor Emeritus of Temple Baptist Church of Chesapeake, VA, retiring in 2007 after 37 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Doris A. Dooley; two sons, Steven Todd Dooley and wife Lori of Chesapeake, VA and Michael Tad Dooley and wife Shannon of Chesapeake, VA; a daughter, Kristi Michelle Layden and husband Gary of Charlotte, NC; nine grandchildren, Cameron T. Dooley, Landon A. Dooley, Brooke A. Dooley, Tae A. Dooley, M. Tad Dooley, Christine G. Dooley, Cara F. Dooley, Grayson Allen Layden and Aubree E. Layden. Additional to his mother and father, he was predeceased by his brothers, Lenford, Billy, Charlie and Russell Dooley. He graduated from Tennessee Temple College in 1960 with a B.A. Degree and Tennessee Temple Seminary with a Master of Theology Degree in 1963. He founded and pastored Grace Baptist Church in Richmond, Indiana from 1963 to 1970 at which time he became the Pastor of Temple Baptist Church of Chesapeake. He was a board member of B.I.M.I. and Union Mission. A Home-going Celebration will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church with the Reverend Dr. Bill Compton, Reverend Dr. Frank Holman, Reverend Dr. Jim Rushing, Reverend Jerry Greco and Reverend William Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Temple Baptist Church. The family requests that memorials in lieu of flowers be made to the mission program at Temple Baptist Church, 1322 N. George Washington Highway, Chesapeake, VA 23323. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.snellingsfuneralhome.com.