Billy G. Looney

Billy G. Looney, 79, Wewoka resident died Monday, August 26, 2013 at his home on Wewoka Lake. Billy was born September 25, 1933 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to Clarence and Thelma (Spargo) Looney. Billy retired from Jones and Laughton Steel Mill in East Chicago, Illinois after 30 years and made his home in Oklahoma with his friend Maxine Riley. His children Larry Looney and his wife Tammy of Leitersford, Indiana, Garry Looney of Utah, Jessie Startup and her husband Kevin of Rochester, Indiana, Patty Ribar and husband Richard of Valparaiso, Indiana and Cindy Joiner of Portage, Indiana survive him. Two sisters Maxine Kositotes and Linda Looney,  sixteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren also survive him. He was preceded in death by his parents a son, Russell Looney, two brothers Edward and Jimmy Looney and three sisters Deloris, Ruth and Janice. Billy leaves behind a legacy of a loving life, in all it’s simplicity and was loved by everyone. Dad will be dearly missed. A special thanks to Loving Care Hospice of Shawnee, Oklahoma, Dad’s neighbors for kindness and support. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society in Billy’s memory. Arrangements are under the direction of  Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole. Funeral Information: September 27, 2013, 10:00 AM Private Services located at Wewoka, Wewoka, OK 74884