Ronald Lee "Ben" Dooley's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia

Ronald Lee "Ben" Dooley

March 11, 1950 - August 2, 2025 (75 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

Ronald Lee "Ben" Dooley's obituary , Passed away on August 2, 2025 in Roanoke, Virginia

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Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

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Ronald Lee "Ben" Dooley

March 11, 1950 - August 2, 2025 (75 years old)

Roanoke, Virginia

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Ronald Lee Dooley Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ronald Lee Dooley of Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away on August 2, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, John LaFayette Dooley and Mildred Juanita Hartberger Dooley; and his siblings, Richard Dooley, Donald G. "Buck" Dooley, Evelyn V. Welch, Brenda J. Dooley and Sally A. Grubb.

He is survived by: his wife Gigi Beckner; his children, David Boynes (Bobbie Jo) and Dana Silva (Bear); his grandchildren, Ellen Silva, Dean Silva, David Boyne, Jr. and Denise Serneo (Steven); his great grandchildren, Charlotte and Theo; his stepson Michael Beckner (Lora); his stepgrandchildren, Raven Beckner and Brody Beckner; and his siblings, Robert R. Dooley, Catherine M. Moore, Ruth Diane Starkey (Larry), Carl Wayne Dooley, Roger D. Dooley (Genny), Steve Dooley, Mary Sue Plunkett (Ed) and Vickie G. Chambers (Marvin). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made toward Ben's funeral expenses by contacting Tharp Funeral Home at 540-586-3443.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory



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Tharp Funeral Home - Bedford
320 N Bridge St, Bedford, VA 24523

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Aug 08

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Tharp Funeral Home - Bedford
320 N Bridge St, Bedford, VA 24523

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Aug 08

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Tharp Funeral Home
320 N Bridge St, Bedford, VA 24523

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Aug 09

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Edgewood Christian Church
1006 Peck St NW, Roanoke, VA 24017

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Aug 09

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Edgewood Christian Church
1006 Peck St NW, Roanoke, VA 24017

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