Andrew Jack “A.J.” Looney, of Leighton, passed away on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the age of 96. His visitation will be Saturday, October 13, 2018, from noon to 2 p.m. at Old Bethel Church. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Brother Phillip Potter and Brother John Webb officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Creek Cemetery.
A.J. was a native of Colbert County and a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Old Bethel Baptist Church and a 65-year member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local No. 760 Muscle Shoals. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Mary Evelyn Looney; parents, Henry and Exie Looney; son, Andy Joe Looney; daughter-in-law, Linda Looney; sisters, Hazel Vandiver and Rachel Morgan; and brother, Curtis Looney.
He is survived by his sons, Jimmy Looney and Alvin Looney (Pansy), both of Leighton; grandchildren, Dusty Looney, Cheryl Looney Tverberg, Angela Campbell (Brian) and Mechelle Looney; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and dog, Booger.
Pallbearers will be Allen Morgan, Wade Nix, Cory Rumble, Brian Campbell, Dusty Looney and Donnie Cansler. Honorary pallbearers will be Brian Vandiver and Dewey Pace.
Thanks to Kindred Hospice, Rachel, Kana, Jamie and Sandy for the care for A.J. and Joyce for all her help.
