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Dover Jay Conley, age 93, of Adrian, MI, passed away, March 18, 2026, at home. He was born November 14, 1932, in Louisville, KY, the son of Ed & Arizona (Tyree) Conley. Dover loved going to yard sales, auctions and flea markets and thrifting at Goodwill. He enjoyed taking his daily walks. Dover was stubborn as a mule and set in his ways. He is survived by his children, Tina Johnson, Dallas, Linda and Joe; his grandchildren, Shaylynn Johnson, Kelsie Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Alissa Anteau; his great grandchildren, Jayden Bennett, Brycen Bennett, Skylynn Bennett and Zella Soleau; one sister, Peggy Booth and two nieces, Syble Cloum and Pam Felver. Dover spent the last sixteen years living with Randy & Patty Duvall and considered Patty as a daughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed & Arizona Conley; four sisters, Ruby Janis, Mary Jo Morris, Nancy Myrtle Cordle and Nadine Reese; and three brothers, Edward Dana Conley, Rufus Castle Conley and Harold Frederick Conley. Viewing & Visitation will be from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026 , at Purse Funeral Home, 2959 N. Adrian Hwy, Adrian, MI. Burial will take place 12:00 PM Tuesday, March 24, 2024 at Roselawn Memorial Park in LaSalle, MI. www.PurseFuneralHome.com
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