HAROLD T. LOONEY, 60 years of age of Big Rock, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at the Pikeville Medical Center, Pikeville, KY, following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of Lena Hatfield, Cocoa, FL, and the late Hassell Looney. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was of the Baptist Faith. Harold served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was a member of John Ratliff Post No. 164 of the American Legion. Mr. Looney was a dedicated donor for the American Red Cross giving over 40 pints of blood. He was a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and was a former employee of Becky Mining Co.

Mr. Looney is survived by his wife of 42-years, Phyllis Lester Looney, Big Rock, VA, 2-Sons: Jason and wife Marsha Looney, Big Rock, VA, Matthew and wife Crystal Looney, Garrett, IN, 3-Sisters: Rebecca Atkinson, FL, Elizabeth King, FL, Rita Price, GA, 2-Brothers: Patrick Looney, FL, Jessie Hatfield, FL

Also, survived by 5-Grandchildren: Joshua Looney, Kaitlyn Looney, Amelia Looney, Elijah Looney and Alyssa Looney; and Special Feline Friends: Homer, George, Jeff, Bob and Booger.

Funeral Services for HAROLD T. LOONEY will be conducted Friday, January 6, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Brothers: Raymond Lester and Paul Dotson officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M. with services at 7:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.

Full Military Rites will be conducted at the cemetery by Members of John Ratliff Post No. 164 of the American Legion.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia is in charge of all arrangements.