of Proctor, AR

December 28, 1923 - November 28, 2016

Mr. Billy Jack ''Mr. Bill'' Looney

Mr. Billy Jack ''Mr. Bill'' Looney, 92, of Proctor, AR., went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2016 at his home. He was born December 28, 1923 in Whitten, AR., to the late George Andrew and Minnie Russell Looney. Mr. Bill was a farmer and a John Deere dealer for 52 years.

Mr. Bill is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Jennifer Catherine Stephenson; a grandson, Paul H. Stephenson III; a sister, Ruth Looney; and two brothers, J.R. Looney and Joe Ed Looney.

Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Elaine Downes Looney; a son, James Downes (Cathie) Looney of Dallas, TX.; four grandchildren, James Butler Looney, Anna Catherine Harris, Susan Elaine Looney, and Mary Louise Stephenson; one great grandchild, John Paul Harris; two sisters, Ruby Wylie of Overland Park, KS., and Martha Ann Buffington of West Memphis, AR.; and a brother, George Looney Jr.

He lived his 92 years as a much loved family man, successful farmer and businessman. Looney Implement, a John Deere dealership in Hughes, Arkansas operated for 51 years during which time he served the needs of the farmers. His was the last independent Deere dealership of the state of Arkansas. Bill Graduated in 1941 From Shawnee High School where he excelled in sports and academics After high school he attended the University of Arkansas then like so many of the Greatest Generation he served in the U.S. Navy in World War II as a Seabee assigned to the duty on the island of Seapan in the Pacific.

After the war he returned to Tyronza, Arkansas where he met and married the girl next door Elaine Downes. September 1 2016 marked their 68th wedding anniversary. He was proud of his children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters. With Kindness, generosity and modesty he tireless helped and contributed to the success of his family, friends, employees and customers.

Visitation will begin at 10 am until time of service. Funeral services will be 11 am Friday at the First United Methodist Church in West Memphis with Pastor Derrick Harris officiating. Interment will follow at Tyronza Cemetery in Tyronza, AR.


In lieu of flowers me make memorials to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Pl. Memphis Tn 38105. James D Looney Scholorship Fay Jones School of Architecture University of Arkansas 102 Vol Walker Hall. Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. First United Methodist Church 215 N Missouri St, West Memphis, 72301

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