Estel Looney

Estel Looney, 88, of Grundy, Virginia went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2008 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born October 1, 1919 in Skeggs, Virginia and was the son on the late Daniel and Ella Mae Street Looney. He was a coal miner for Red Jacket Coal Company, Clinchfield Coal Company, and retired from Island Creek Coal Company, VP1. He served in World War II with the U.S. Army in Normandy, France and was decorated with the Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, American Defense Medal, American Theater Service Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon, and was honorably discharged November 5, 1945 with the Rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a member of the John Ratliff Post 164 of the American Legion and the U.M.W.A.. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Stiltner Looney on July 21, 1998; two brothers, Eules and Elmer Looney; and one grandson, Donald Brian Looney. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Those who survive him are Daughter Rhonda Looney Cox and husband, Bradley of Grundy, Virginia Sons Estel "Tommy" Looney and wife, Phyllis of Oakwood, Virginia Donald "Duck" Looney of Ramseur, North Carolina and Kathy Looney of Richlands, Virginia Five Grandchildren and Eight Great Grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Estel Looney will be conducted at 1:00pm Saturday May 10, 2008 at Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Chapel in Grundy, Virginia with Jerry Edwards, Arvil Arwood, and Raffel Farrow officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. John Ratliff Post 164 of the American Legion will conduct military gravesite rites. Pallbearers will be Shawn Looney, Josh Evans, Brad Looney, Jeff Looney, Anthony Looney, and Jarred Looney. Honorary Pallbearers will be Rusty Moss, Jerry Edwards, Raffel Farrow, The Employees of Total Home Care and Hospice, Thompson Family Health, and Great Grandchildren. Friends may call from 6:00pm until 9:00pm Friday at Shortridge-Ramey Funeral Home in Grundy, Virginia. A service will be held Friday evening at 7:00pm.

Estel Looney

October 1, 1919 - May 7, 2008