Lawyer Waller "Dooney"

“Remembering Dooney”

Lawyer Waller Jr. aka Dooney, was born January 9, 1947 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was born to the union of Lawyer Waller Sr. and Mable Towers Waller. Dooney was preceded in death by both parents and 2 brothers, Billy M. Waller and Clyde H.L. Waller. Dooney attended Lake Elementary School and went on to Technical High School in Omaha. He briefly resided with relatives in other cities but primarily lived in Omaha his entire life. In 1966 Lawyer married Linda Ford, together they had four children. The family attended God’s Missionary Baptist Church where Dooney was baptized under the leadership of Pastor Kojo Allen. Lawyer was a hard worker throughout his life. He worked at Erickson Service Stations for several years and finally he retired from Ginn Oil as a station manager. Dooney married Thelma Richey in 2004 and together they have two children. He was a loving husband and father and his family meant the world to him. Music was his passion and his hobby. Any and all kinds of music could be found in his collection with “Memories” by the Temptations being one of his favorites. Second to music Dooney loved to grill and of course, to eat. Lawyer Waller Jr. transitioned peacefully on June 11, 2020 surrounded by loving family members. ”Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal.”  Dooney leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife Thelma, his sister Larceeda Jefferson of Chicago, his brother Johnny Waller, his children Vicki Jones , Marcell Waller, Toshia Waller, Deanna Waller, DeVaute Nunn, Breonna Richey, Marquice L. Richey LaTesha Richey and LaKesha Richey. Also cherishing his memory are his grandchildren W.C. Jones, Durell Jones, Tyrese Jones, Phasia Waller, Marcell Waller Jr. Krista Waller, Ashli Broadway, Zharaye Nunn, DeVaute Nunn Jr., Zaylah Nunn, Mariah, Malik, Mike Mike, Jamir Richey, Quran Richey, Zaire Richey, Kairo Richey and Zeaira Richey, six great-grandchildren Kaeden Quaralir, Chloe Jones, Arya Waller, Hayven Waller, Jalen Jones, Oaklynn Waller along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. Graveside Service: Thursday 6/18/2020, 2 PM at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Private family memorial service earlier that day. Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave, Omaha NE 68104 453-5600 www. RoederMortuary.com