Obituary of Robert H. Dooley

Robert H. “Homer" Dooley, 94, widower of Juanita H. Dooley, resident of Osage Ave, West Columbia, passed away on February 27, 2019 at Lexington Medical Center.

Born April 20, 1924 in Lexington, he was a son of the late Simon L. Dooley, Sr and Minnie Rish Dooley. He retired from Pet Dairy’s after 30 plus years of service. Following his retirement in 1980, he became known as Tom’s Produce Man at the intersection of Hwy 378 and Corley Mill Road. He was a member of Red Bank Baptist Church, the Woodman of the World Lexington Lodge and was an avid sportsman.

Surviving are two daughters, Debra Sims of West Columbia and Lisa Dooley of Leesville; one son, Billy McLeod (Ruby) of Gaston; 15 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one sister, Kathleen Taylor; five brothers, Colie L. Dooley, Sr, Floyd Dooley, Simon Dooley, Jr, Julian Dooley and Lever Dooley.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1PM Saturday, March 2nd at Red Bank Baptist Church with the Rev. Linda Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Serenity Gardens at Greenlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8PM at Thompson Funeral Home Lexington.

Pallbearers will be Nicholas McLeod, Steve Crooke, Michael Mullinax, Albert Smith, David Tisdale and Ryan Newman.

The family suggest those wishing to make memorials may do so to Abbey Road Hospice, 5429 Bush River road, Columbia, SC 29212.

Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington is assisting the Dooley family.