Charles “Chuck” Richard Dooley, a former Texas Baptist pastor and leader in church starting, died Aug. 30. He was 91. He was born Jan. 1, 1934, in San Antonio to Francis and Don Dooley. His favorite holiday late in life was New Year’s Day, because all of his family gathered to celebrate his birthday. He preached for the first time at age 16 and accepted his first pastorate in 1954. He studied at Howard Payne University and the University of Corpus Christi, and he earned his Master of Divinity degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He was pastor of Freeway Forest Baptist Church in Houston and Calvary Baptist Church in Corpus Christi. After 26 years of pastoral ministry, he became one of the first five consultants with the Baptist General Convention of Texas’ Church Extension Department. During his 21 years in that role, he helped more than 600 churches get their start. He was a prayer warrior for his family and others, and he shared his faith every time he had the opportunity. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Carole Mayes Dooley; daughter Debra McCammon and husband Joe; daughter Donna Willingham; and daughter Denise Ansley and husband Tom; six grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life service is scheduled at 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 at First Baptist Church in Conroe. Visitation with the family will follow.
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