John Clark Looney,82, was born October 24,1940 and passed away September 23, 2023 at home with his wife and son by his side.

John was a 1958 graduate of Spencer High School; and graduated from Capital City Commercial College and Glenville State College. He served 6 years in the United States Army; where with his other duties he served as Chaplin and organist. He was honorably discharged in 1968 as a Staff Sergeant.

He retired from First National Bank of Spencer with 30 years of service. He was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church of Spencer, where he served on many committees, becoming a lay speaker then a part-time local pastor. John enjoyed singing in the choir and being choir director, as well as being the organist. He was an accomplished musician, singing and playing with several Gospel groups of the years.

John was a member of the American Legion Post 21, Independent Order of Odd Fellows holding many offices, Rebecca Assembly of WV IOOF, Ripley Lodge #30 IOOF, the Roane County Gun Club, and Friends of the Library and loved to read.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Ruth A. Runnion Looney; son, Stephen Clark Looney; niece, Katherine Lynn Trippel Boggs of Florida; nephew, Matthew J. Trippel of Parkersburg, WV; and brother-in-law, Robert B. Runnion (Kay) of Spencer.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Gerald Looney and Marion Josephine McGlothlin Looney; sister, Sharon Lynn Looney Trippel; and brother-in-law, Philip J. Trippel.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. ~ Friday, September 29, 2023 at Eventide Cemetery in Spencer with Pastor Charlie White officiating. Visitation from 10:30 A.M. until the time of the service at Eventide Cemetery.

Arrangements provided by Taylor-Vandale Funeral Home, Spencer, WV. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.taylorvandalefuneralhome.com