Obituary For James C. Looney

Mr. James C. "Pop" Looney 86 of LaFayette, Alabama died Saturday January 9, 2021 at the East Alabama Medical Center

Graveside service will be held Sunday, January 17th, at 2:00 PM at Lafayette City Cemetery with Rev. James Caulfield officiating.

Pop was born in LaGrange, Georgia November 25, 1934 to the late Samuel Engo Looney and the late Ethel Bertha Johnson Looney, Pop led a life of service to his country and his community having retired from the United States Air force in 1973 and the Chambers County Sheriff's Department in 1995. During his Air Force career Pop served in many places around the world including southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. He was immensely proud of both his Air force and Law Enforcement careers. Pop was well loved in the community, he loved his family, friends and his God. He was an active member of the Happy Valley Baptist Church In Lanett, Alabama. His passions were his grandchildren, hunting, fishing and Alabama football. He will be missed by many! Roll tide Pop!.

He is survived by his Wife of 67 years Elisabeth Levonia "Ozley" Looney of LaFayette, Al., Daughter Teresa Looney Lovelace (Greg) of LaFayette, Al., Son Timothy C. Looney (Anya) of LaGrange, Ga., Sister Ailene Looney Yearta of Kansas City, Mo., Granddaughter Megan Lovelace Fulghum (Brandon) of Tallassee, Al., Grandson Jacob W. Lovelace (Amber) of Wadley. Al., Step Grandson William P. Barnes (Kristina) of LaGrange, Ga., Great Granddaughters Lily Fulghum, Lila kate Fulghum & Adlee Lovelace, Great Grandson Asher Lovelace, Step Great Grandchildren Joey, Titus, & Elliana Whiddon, Sister In Law Patsy Ozley Hanners (Angelo) of LaGrange, Ga., Brother in law Ray Clark of Lineville, Al., Numerous nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Brother Thomas Engo Looney, in laws Clark W. Ozley, Sr., & Mae Clote Griffin Ozley, Brothers In Law Clark W. Ozley, Jr. (Norma) & James Yearta, Billy Joe Burette and Sister In Law Brenda Ozley Clark.

Guest Book

I'm so sorry to hear about your great loss. Our thoughts are with you.

- Nick Trippe

My sincere condolences to the family. Thank you Mr. Looney for the service you gave to this country and to everyone you served. May God comfort the family in this time now and each day forward. Cherish each and every memory. God Bless you.

- Randy T

Praying for you Miss Livonia. You and Mr. James were very special to my mom and Brion. And to me, I only saw you a few times but it was like we had known each other for years. Much love, Laura Meadows and Brion White.

- LAURA MEADOWS

Condolences to your family, from the Spun Zinc family. We'll keep you in our prayers.

- Antoine Lovelace

I have so many memories, pictures and videos of Pop. He was one of my Dad's fishing buddies. Him and Nana were Mom and Dad's closest friends!! We spent many holidays together!! I could say so much but just know you ALL are loved so very much and will always be family to me!! I'm sure Pop had a great reunion with Mom and Dad and as Robin said Bud and Linda Walden, Norma and Clark, Aunt Bea and many more!! There is definitely some celebrating there!! However, here our hearts are heavy and all we can say is he gave us just one more reason for heaven!!!! Love you all Sharon Loyd Scott

- Sharon Scott

All Our Thoughts, Prayers And Condolences To The Family 🙌 From Terrie Stinson, And Family

- Terrie J Stinson

Teresa & Family: So many sweet memories with Pop. Prayers Lifted for each of you during this time. Pop will be missed by many God Love You

- Luann Heath

I am so sorry for y'alls loss..I will keep y'all in my thoughts and prayers..

- Christy

So sorry about PoP ...so many memories of him and Levonia at Evangel Temple. I remember getting my drivers license and PoP was there and told them to pass me because I was his daughter...LOL. And also when I was in youth I cleaned their house to get money for Youth Church Camp!! What a reunion he is having with my mom and Dad (Bud & Linda Walden) Prayers for the family!! Love you all!

- Robin Butts