Pocahontas- Michael Gale Looney, 61 passed away April 2, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Michael was born March 20, 1954 to the late JC and Virginia McGlothlin Looney in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Michael is survived by his wife Tammy Persful Looney, children Victorian (Ken) Benjamin, Mily Ball, Kelly Wilson, Aaron Franklin and Lee Looney, grandchildren Samantha (Mike) Campbell, Kayla Benjamin, Koby Ball, Patricia Benjamin, Corbin Ball, Brianka Benjamin, Sicillia Feyjes, and Kamryn Ball. Siblings Brenda (Dale) Phillips, James (Mary) Looney, Debra Ripley, Stanley (Lisa) Looney, Regina Looney, and Dennis Looney. He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter Justina (J.C.) Looney, sister Patsy Looney, and nephew Jarod Ripley. With Michaels sense of humor he had many friends, he loved this community and all the people in it. Randolph County was where he considered home. Services will be held in McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 5, 2015 from 5-7 p.m.. A funeral service celebrating his life will be held the following day on Monday, April 6, 2015 at 2 p.m. with Randy Scott officiating. Burial will follow at Sutton Cemetery.