Thomas "Tom" Crawford Looney
January 27, 1935 ~ May 10, 2024
Thomas Crawford Looney, 89, passed away at his home in Rocky Mount on Friday, May 10, 2024. He is now without pain and face-to-face with his Savior. Known for his stalwart Christian faith, integrity, and whimsy, he trusted and followed the Lord throughout his life and had a strong allegiance to his country. He contributed greatly to the Christian and civic life of his community.
Tom graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School in 1953, attended Hampden-Sydney College for one year and graduated in 1958 from United States Military Academy. After a brief career in the Army, he attended UNC-CH, graduating with his MBA. He enjoyed a long career in finance with Wheat & Co., later known as Wells Fargo.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Peggy Daniel Looney; his three daughters, Ashlin Looney Gravely and her husband Keen of Rocky Mount, Stuart Looney Allen (William) of Arlington, Virginia, and Elizabeth Looney McGuire (Scott) of Gilbert, South Carolina; his eight grandchildren, Anna Beavon Gravely, Edmund Gravely (Grayson), Franklin McGuire (Aryn), Thomas McGuire (Courtney), Emily McGuire McManus (Kane), Caroline Mackreth Clifton (Matthew), Elizabeth Crawford Wentink (Nathaniel), and Henry Allen; and his great-grandchildren Frank McGuire, Daniel McManus, Fort Gravely, Bennett Wentink, Roy McGuire, Tommy McGuire (due in May), and Baby Girl McManus (due in June).
He is also survived by his sisters, Mary Corinth Williams, Gwendoline Corinth Trieber (Frank); and his brother, Albert Corinth; his brother-in-law Bert Daniel (Frankie). His nieces and nephews, Lisa Williams Katz (Alan) and their children, Sophia, Eva and Alexander; Ben Trieber (Leah) and their children, Elodie and Lyla; Eve Paul (Brandon) and their children, Ellis and Owen; Lisa Daniel Ingram (Stephen) and their son Carter; Jennifer Daniel-Bridges and her children, Emory and Everett.
The family would like to thank UNC Nash Hospice for their loving care, specifically Shelley, Sabrina, Kiki and Dr. Boyette, their Redeemer Church family, their Cobblestone neighbors, and their friends and family for the boundless love and support we have been given during this time. God is good all the time.
In lieu of flowers, please give to a charity of your choice or one of Tom’s favorites: PeaceMakers: 2221 W Raleigh Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27803; Your Choice Resource Center: 400 Sunset Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804; United Community Ministries: 341 McDonald St, Rocky Mount, NC 27804; and UNC Nash Hospice: 2460 Curtis Ellis Dr Building 100, Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday May 14, 2024, at 3:00 pm at Redeemer Church 2020 Old Mill Rd, Rocky Mount, NC 27803, officiated by Dr. Dayton Hartman and Chaplain (MJR) William H. Allen, IV. The family will receive friends and family after the service at the church.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Our last meal together was wonderful as always and when Peggy and Faye got up to clean, Tom began to chat. We talked a lot of small talk and then Tom said, “Sam, have you ever thought about what it’s going to be like in heaven?” Stunned, I said no sir. Tom said, “Well I have and it’s going to be just beautiful! And, I think there is going to be a forest and my legs and feet won’t hurt anymore and I’m going to walk and walk and walk! And you know what I’m going to do then?” By this time, I was so shocked, stunned, and mystified, I said, No Sir! He said very wide eyed, ” I’m going to walk some more!’
Faye joins me in expressing our love for Tom, Peggy and family and our sincere prayers for you all!
WALK ON TOM!
Sam Davis and Faye Sprye
Planted in loving memory of Tom Looney, who loved & served his Lord well. He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water. Psalm 1:3
Mrs. Peggy, Ashlin and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband and Dad. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all during this difficult time and the days ahead.
Rita Tyson
In memory of a wonderful man, husband to my cousin Peggy, friend to me.