Vince Dooley Services Private, Celebration Of Life Will Be Announced
Funeral services for Vince Dooley will be private. The University of Georgia made the announcement on Sunday on behalf of the Dooley family. There will be a public celebration of life. It will be announced at a later time.
The family requests memorials to the following organizations:
- University of Georgia Libraries, 320 South Jackson Street, Athens, GA 30602
- The Georgia Historical Society Vincent J. Dooley Distinguished Fellows Program, One Baltimore Place NW, Suite G300, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Champions Community Foundation, 2850 Old Alabama Road, Johns Creek, GA 30022
- The Catholic Center at the University of Georgia, 1344 S. Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30605.
Governor Kemp released this statement: “Throughout his years on and off the field he inspired his players and all those who knew him to be better, stronger, and more accomplished versions of themselves. His character and work ethic not only ensured the Georgia Bulldogs met with success.”
Head Coach Kirby Smart: “Our family is heartbroken by the death of Coach Dooley. He was one of a kind with an unmatched love for UGA! He and Barbara embraced my family from day one. He will be missed in our community, university, and in college athletics.”
