Charles Scott Dooley

Charles Scott Dooley passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on Thursday, March 6, 2025, in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He was born on Thursday, December 18, 1952 in Lakonheath, Suffolk, England to the late Nelda Charlton Dooley and the late James E. Dooley, Sr. He was a resident of El Paso, Texas. He was known for his kind heart, playful nature, and generous spirit that touched the lives of all who knew him. 

Charles was a jokester who loved to cut up and laugh. He worked most of his life side-by-side with his beloved wife, Kathy, and was a pillar in the BET program, paving the way for others in the blind community. Charles enjoyed singing, telling stories of all his life experiences and childhood shenanigans. Despite being blind, he spent his life doing anything people believed he couldn't, including bike riding, skating, working on cars, tuning pianos, cooking, skiing, and fishing. Charles had a zest for life unmatched by many. 

Charles is survived by his children, Regina Dooley Bell (husband Jayson), and James P. Dooley (wife Marlene); grandchildren, Jackson, Evangeline, Elizabeth, Danyee, Abigail, Kiera, Elliot, McKenzie, Reilly, Sean, and Kuiper; and great-grandchildren, Juliana, Diana, and Finn; brothers, James E. Dooley, Jr. and Robert Dooley (wife Laura). 

In addition to his parents, Charles was also preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Burton Dooley; daughter, Samantha Mann; siblings, Nelda Dooley Denman and William Dooley; sister-in-law, Sue Dooley; and brother-in-law, Mark Nestor.

In lieu of services and flowers, the family asks that Memorial Donations in the name of Charles Dooley be made to North Oaks Hospice • P.O. Box 2668 • Hammond, LA 70454.