John Henry "Big John" Lookabill

John Henry "Big John" Lookabill obituary, Shelby, NC

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John Lookabill Obituary

SHELBY-Mr. John Henry "Big John" Lookabill, 86, of Shelby, passed away on Jan. 10, 2013, at his home.
Born to the late Frank and Dorothy Lookabill of Boone, on Jan. 25, 1926, he was raised in Watauga County.
He served in the U. S. Army during World War II in France and Germany. He was employed by General Motors for ten years; by Daniel Construction as a pipefitter for eighteen years; and retired from Duke Power as a power house mechanic. He was a member of Zionville Baptist Church and a member of York Masonic Lodge 385 for fifty years.
He loved his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as all of his family. He enjoyed restoring old cars.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, June Lookabill; daughters, Connie Hicks and husband Jerry of Rutherfordton, Mary Sue Lemmons and husband Butch, and Shelia Cooper, all of Shelby; two sons, Johnny Lookabill and wife Myla of Shelby, and James Lookabill and Janet Martin of Cherryville; grandchildren, Alecia Urmston, Jamey Cabaniss, Jeremy Lookabill, Heather Lemmons, Anthony Hicks, Kimberly Pendleton; great-grandchildren, Hunter Cabaniss, Sydney Urmston, Carson and Jesse Lookabill.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Cleveland Funeral Services.
Funeral Service: 3 p.m. Saturday at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel
Officiated By: The Rev. Barry Miles
Burial: Cleveland Memorial Park
Funeral Home: Cleveland Funeral Services & Crematory is serving the family
Memorials: May be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Drive, Shelby, N.C. 28150
Online Condolences: www.clevelandfuneralservice.com

Published by Shelby Star on Jan. 11, 2013.
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June and family so sorry to hear of your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Always enjoyed talking to BIG JOHN at Dairy Queen.

Sandra Russ Self

January 11, 2013

June & Mary Sue; Sorry to here about John . Frank Jr. & I are thinking about you guys.Anything we can do, let us know.

Frank Street

January 11, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Richard Capps

January 11, 2013

Blessed for having known John. His smiling face and his love for June and his family were the things I will remember most. Prayers for all of you in his transition to heaven.

Sherry Phelps

January 11, 2013

To know him was to love him. I am not sure why he was "Pop" to me, but his daughter, Mary Sue, is my best friend and has been for 33 years.

Having been a family that transferred into Shelby, I have met quite a few folks in other towns. Pop was one of the most unique human beings I had ever loved. He loved unconditionally and would "brighten any corner where he might be." Pop always was interested in how my family was doing.

Yes, Shelby was so fortunate to have Pop and the joy he was to each life he touched. One just felt better after being in his presence.

Pop, I hope that you are dancing with my Mother. You promised her that you and she would "go dancing" on your 80th birthdays which were so close together.
My Mother left before the dance but I know that Pop is making everyone in Heaven feel better about themselves. That is just what he did. Pop, save me a dance and you have a place in my heart that no one could ever replace.

Pop's family is going to miss that “showering of love” that he rained upon them. I pray for God's peace and comfort for Pop's family. The love Pop gave to each one is going to leave such a void in their lives. I pray each family member can count their blessing by having been a recipient of Pop's precious love.

Pop, Thank you for being a friend to me; just not many like you on this earth. Love, "Duane"

Dianne Phillips

January 11, 2013

June and Family, so sorry to read of Big John's passing. John was great man and friend to many. Please know your Family has a special place in our Hearts. Praying God will hold you in the palm of his hands in this trying time. K.F.

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