Looney

Funeral services for Wilburn Looney, 85, of the Johnson Chapel Community were held Feb. 22 at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bro. Paul Taylor and Bro. Jordan Looney officiated, with burial following in Johnsons Chapel Cemetery.

He passed away Feb. 19 at DeKalb Community Hospital.

He was affiliated with the Freewill Baptist Johnson’s Chapel and worked at Bridge Builders Inc.

He was preceded in death by James Houston and Callie Armenta, and Jackson Looney.

He is survived by his wife, Geneva Looney of Sparta; two sons, Dale and Talitha Looney of Sparta and Donald and Angie Looney of Smithville; one daughter, Gail and Danny Young of McMinnville; six grandchildren, Katelyn Looney of Sparta, Jordan and Scarlett Looney of Colorado, Brooklyn and Aaron Shirah of Smithville, Heather and Adam Poole of McMinnville, Misty Shehane of Smithville, and Josh and Stephanie Young of McMinnville; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Getav Griffin of Smithville; host of nieces and nephews and friends also survive.

Pallbearers included: Michael Maynard, Joe Mitchell, Jerry Pollard, Gerald and Mark Cantrell, Mike Billings, Jerry and Mike Billings, and Stanley Trapp.

Family wants to thank staff of Retired Home Senior Care in Sparta, DeKalb Community Hospital, and Dr. Kevin Rhody.

Love-Cantrell Funeral Home, Smithville was in charge of the arrangements