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Dennis Leroy Doolin, 75, of Berryville; passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Circle of Life Hospice, in Springdale. He was born Thursday, October 12, 1950, at Pontiac, Michigan; to Lee Roy and Wilsie Elizabeth Bolt Doolin. Dennis proudly served in the United States Army after graduating from high school and was a devoted father to his two daughters, Lacey and Beth. For many years, he worked as a poultry grower for Tyson Foods, providing for his family while building a life filled with memories and adventure. Dennis had a free spirit and a love for the open road. Whenever they were out of chickens, he would gather his family and set off on an adventure. Whether it was a spontaneous road trip or an unexpected detour, he believed life was meant to be experienced. The more unpredictable, daring, or off-the-beaten-path an adventure was, the more he enjoyed it. Dennis lived life on his own terms, and no one was going to tell him what he could or could not do. One memorable trip took the family all the way to Brownsville, Texas, where they walked across the border into Mexico and shared an adventure that became a favorite family story. It was just one of many unforgettable journeys that reflected Dennis’s adventurous spirit, independent nature, and enthusiasm for making memories with those he loved. After selling his chicken farm in Blue Eye, Arkansas, Dennis fulfilled a lifelong dream by purchasing a 40-foot offshore boat he named “Tucker Lee.” He spent five cherished years living aboard in Ft. Pierce, Florida, enjoying the freedom of life on the water. His grandson, Tucker, shared a special bond with his “Pop,” spending all his school breaks and every opportunity he had fishing and making memories together aboard the boat. Dennis also found great joy in supporting his grandchildren. He was a proud supporter of Tucker’s travel baseball team, the Harrison Thunder, and was known as the team’s shirtless mascot, bringing the energy and “Thundaaaa” to the players and their families. But Dennis wasn’t just Tucker’s Pop—he was everyone’s Pop. Whether cheering from the sidelines, offering encouragement, or simply making people smile, he had a way of making everyone feel like family. He was equally devoted to his granddaughters, Maggie and Sadie, always showing up to their pageants, celebrating their accomplishments, and proudly supporting them every step of the way. In his later years, Dennis shared a particularly close friendship with his granddaughter Raylea. The two spent countless hours together, creating treasured memories and enjoying each other’s company. His love for his family was evident in the time he invested in them and the lasting memories he helped create. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents; Lee Roy Doolin and Wilsie Fine; one sister, Helen Duncan; and a niece, Lori Vickery. He is survived by his two daughters, Lacey Doolin (Charlie Hamilton), of Blue Eye, Arkansas and Beth Usrey, of Huntsville; and his grandchildren, Tucker, Maggie, Raylea, and Sadie. He is also survived by one brother, Jimmy Doolin, of Cedar Creek, Missouri; a nephew, Curt (Roberta) Gorman, of Forsythe, Missouri; a niece, LeAnn and John Holloway, of Bowling Green, Kentucky; and his lifelong friend, Kurt Schilling, of Eureka Springs. Services are entrusted to Brashears Funeral Home and Crematory of Huntsville.

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Dennis Leroy Doolin

October 12, 1950 - June 24, 2026