Thomas A. Dooley (Tom), 76, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at home.

Tom was born March 5, 1947, in Anna, IL to the late Jay Thomas and Ethel "Aline" (Lyerla) Dooley.  He served his country with honor and dedication in the Marine Corps until discharged in November 1968. During his time in active duty during the Vietnam War, he received a purple heart.  On July 3, 1997, he and Patricia Dooley were married in Edwardsville, IL.  She resides in Edwardsville. Tom was a Core Maker at American Steel in Granite City, IL and retired from there in 2013.

He loved and adored the Harley motorcycle he once owned, enjoyed collecting unique and old coins, spoiling his chiweenie dog "Lily," watching reality TV and cop drama shows, and would simply give you the shirt off his back if he knew it would help you.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Milissa Bohanna; son, Thomas Dooley, son Floyd Dooley all of Granite City, IL; step-son, Scott Tripp of Galveston, TX; thirteen (13) grandchildren; nine (9) great-grandchildren; brother, Garry (Rhonda) Dooley of Edwardsville, IL; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma (Joan) Slayton; brother Richard Dooley; and step-son, Mark Tripp.