Carl Merrel Dooley passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Friendswood, TX at the age of 84. He was born on April 21, 1932 in Independence, MO to Rolland and Delores Dooley. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Dooley, his daughter Melody Downey, as well as his parents and two of his sisters. Carl is survived by his sister Helen, his children Kathy, Carl Dean, and Susan as well as his nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. A visitation will begin on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 6:00 pm with a service to follow at 7:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Webster, 420 Slossen, Webster, TX 77598.