of Mountain View, AR
January 11, 1954 - January 30, 2013
George Lovell Looney, 59, of Mountain View, Arkansas, died Wednesday morning, January 30, 2013 in his home. George was born January 11, 1954 in Batesville, Arkansas to Grace Lorraine Looney and James Orby Looney who preceded him in death and who were also residents of Mountain View, Arkansas. George married Karen Jeane Stone; Yuma, Arizona in 2002, Karen survives in their home.
For the last 40 years George has worked as a craftsman at The Dulcimer Shoppe in Mountain View. An avid outdoorsman, George found peace and comfort by spending as much time outside, hiking, arrowhead hunting, doing woodworking projects and working in the yard with Karen ''Honey'' as he called her. Though not an openly religious man, George always felt closest to God while outside surrounded by nature and God's creatures.
When George married Karen on December 28, 2002 he not only earned the title of husband but also the title of ''Bonus Dad'' to Karen's 4 children, Shona Watson, Tosha Edwards, Mike Williams and Mark Williams as well as the title of Grandpa to 15 grandchildren, Kaelea, Britnie, Alissa, Hadlee, Hunter, Hollyn, Hope, Asher, Tyson, Makayla, Makenzy, Miley, Taylyn, Liam, and Jase. The only thing George loved more than Karen and being outside in nature was being a ''Bonus Dad'' and spending time with his kids and grandkids.
George is survived by his sister Peggy Trammell of Timbo, brothers Doug Looney, Tommy and wife Mona Looney, Dwight Looney and Jim and wife Karen Looney all from Mountain View, Arkansas. Numerous nieces and nephews.
George was buried on January 30, 2013 at Flatwoods Cemetery in Mountain View, only family in attendance. A celebration of his life will be held in Nebraska for family at a later date.
In lieu of memorials please send donations to CMC Hospice 400 South College, Suite 2, Mountain Home, AR. 72653.
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21 Condolence(s)
Heather Phillips
Friday, March 22, 2013
My heart is heavy that you have left us, but I look back fondly at many years of memories- dating back to when Sarai and I were just kids and you and Vicky would babysit. George, you always had a smile and could bring us to happy tears with your wonderful humor. We will miss you very much. Until we meet again...
Laura Plantholt
Sunday, February 3, 2013
You have my deepest sympathy on the passing of George. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Love,
Laura
Roger & Mary Ferguson
Sunday, February 3, 2013
George was such a terrific neighbor and we will miss him greatly.
Lynda Ackerson
Friday, February 1, 2013
Carein, you and your family are in my thoughts and prsyers. I s
So sorry for your loss .
Mary L Turner
Friday, February 1, 2013
Carein so sorry to hear you have lost G will be praying for you and your family.
Terry Walls
Friday, February 1, 2013
Rest in peace my comrade and thanks for your kindness to me. You will always be remembered.
terry tucker
Friday, February 1, 2013
You will be missed my friend. will miss our old chats pops
Meari
Friday, February 1, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences to your and your family.
Meari
(Meari's Musings)
ESC
Ruth Beickert
Friday, February 1, 2013
So sorry to hear of Geoges passing. I know you wll; miss him. We are all feeling your loss. He brought you great joy. Please know we are all here for you. Your sorrow is our sorrow
Ruthie
Anita
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Karen, I'm so sorry. We will be carrying you in our hearts and prayers in the days and weeks ahead.
Bobby & Debbie Allen
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Very sad loss for his wife, his kids, his grandkids, his friends and to everyone that didn't get a chance to know George. He was a really great guy and very easy to talk to. He will surely be missed by all.
May you find peace and comfort,
Bobby and Debbie
Jason Williams
Thursday, January 31, 2013
To the entire Looney family,
I am unbelievably saddened by the passing of George. As a young boy he always took time to for me whether it was teaching me how to fish or skin a deer, learning to run a lathe or driving around in the middle of winter in his old jeep with the top off and heater on full blast. I was able to visit with him a couple times over the last few years when I made it back to Mountain View and he was as kind, funny and gracious as the 'big brother' I knew him to be so long ago. He cultivated my love of woodworking which I still do today and if I become half the craftsman he was I will be very proud. Now God has called him home so he can make dulcimers for the angels to play while they sing. Thank you for allowing me to express both my grief at his passing and the joy in the time I got to spend with him. He will be missed.
Berly Mattox
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Carein,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending lots of prayers and condolences for your family.
Debi Murray
Thursday, January 31, 2013
My deepest sympathy Karen.
Cathie West
Thursday, January 31, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Butch & Sue Vermeire
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Karen, you have our deepest sympathies for the loss of your beloved "G"; Butch and I felt as though we knew him well, even though we never met in person. We hope that all your precious and fond memories of George will help to get you through this difficult time. We love you.
Butch and Sue Vermeire
Larry L.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
George is receiving his rewards now.
God be with you all.
Larry
Richard Stoltze
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Karen, Thank you for inviteing us, The Dulcimer Shoppe crew to George's private burial. It helped me put closure on George's death. Richard Stoltze
pat brewer mecum
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Dear Jim and Peggy sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. That's a tough one,,I know you will find strength to continue but days will be difficult. Remember God loves us all and your friends will be there for you.
your friends, Pat (Mecum)and Peggy (Granberry) Brewer
Gerald Gray
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Peggy and family:
I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Gerald
Jeanne & Matt Conrady
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
We are so sorry to hear about George. He is my son Brent Hovermales uncle. George was the kindest man I ever knew.....God Bless him and his family.
With Deepest Sympathy
Jeanne & Matt Conrady