Gregory "Loop" Looper

Gregory "Loop" Looper obituary, Las Vegas, NV

Gregory "Loop" Looper

Gregory Looper Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 3, 2020.
Gregory "Loop" Looper passed away after a brief illness on June 3, 2020 at University Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Greg was born July 1, 1970 in San Antonio, Texas to Vernon and Lou Looper. He attended Douglas MacArthur High School in San Antonio and upon graduation entered the U.S. Marine Corp. While in the Marine Corp, Greg received the Good Conduct Medal and the Rifle Expert Badge. After his honorable discharge from the Marines he began what became a very distinguished career in the music industry as a Recording/Monitor Sound Engineer working with numerous well-known artists, including a 15-year relationship with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Greg received the 2018 Parnelli award for Monitor Mixer of the Year and worked on a Grammy-nominated recording . Although Greg moved away from Texas to Las Vegas, Nevada for career reasons, he remained a proud Texan. He loved Blue Bell ice cream, and his Labrador Retrievers, Tex, Rose, and Cash. Greg is survived by his sisters, Janda Hairston and Debra Otness and their spouses, Bill and Scott; three nephews, Colin Hairston, Tyler Hairston, and Tommy Otness; and three nieces, Alison Reams, Emily Bernhard, Anna Otness; aunts and uncles, Phil and Clifteen Samuelson, Darrell and Laverne Birdwell; and cousins, Steven Samuelson, Lisa Cole, David Birdwell, and Michael Birdwell. Greg leaves behind many friends and colleagues who were an important part of his life as they worked together all over the world. He was preceded in death by parents, Vernon and Lou Looper; and his beloved oldest sister, Rulaine Pittman. MEMORIAL SERVICE FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020 2:00 P.M. PORTER LORING MORTUARY NORTH Previously recorded service may be viewed via this link: https://admin.mediafusionapp.com/_live/embedPlayer.php?contentId=85154 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Recording Academy MusiCares In Memory of Greg Looper 3030 Olympic Blvd. Santa Monica CA 90404 310.581.8659 https://www.grammy.com/MusiCares/donations https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/DF5GXHD539WTN6FJ

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August 30, 2020

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Thomas Groeneveld

August 30, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss! I've known Greg for years. I was
His Nieghbor on krista alethea St in Las Vegas. He was an inspiration to me in ways I can not express. I only just found out because I moved away and it hurts me so much that I missed the memorial. Please except my deepest condolences. Call me at 6164055772 if there is anything that I can do to help you.

Adrian Cavan

June 27, 2020

Very very sad news. I met Greg a while back in Toronto. He was producing an album for the band I played in. Great guy. We hit it off from the get go. He referred to Toronto as Mayberry, which I always found funny. We joked around a lot and shot the breeze. He has us out as guests to a few Tom Petty show as well. Very generous. He always had a smile on his face. Soft spoken and well mannered. Great to work with in the studio. We kept in touch via text for a while but as my family grew we drifted apart. My friend Darrell broke the news to us and I was very sad. My best to his family and friends. You guys raised a winner.

Stephen Ferrone

June 26, 2020

What a beautiful, touching service for the man with the hardest job on any road crew. The USMC honor guard was perfect. Greg was such a calm guy to have around, and would always come check with me in person to help find that sweet spot in my sound so I could give, and have the best time possible on stage every night. Greg was loved so much by family, and friends. I'm so grateful we could all come together to say goodbye Looper.
With much sorrow, and love.
Stephen Ferrone , and Julia Corsi

Bugs

June 26, 2020

Hate to see him go. Thanks for the memories Greg.

Marvina Birdwell

June 26, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with the family, I am sorry for your loss. Greg was such a beautiful soul, can't ever forget that contagious smile.

Linda D Frazier

June 26, 2020

Greg was a wonderful son in law. I have so many great memories of when I visited Las Vegas. We would clown around with the skot machines will playing them. One time I put money in a machine and told him to play it. He hit a big win and got $400.00 and was so excited he cash it out and went home. He called later and ask if that was okay and apologized for leaving. I just laughed and said it was alright and to meet us for breakfast in the morning. Him and Tuna came for Christmas one year and I bought remote control cars for gifts from Santa. We had so much fun playing with them out in the driveway. Greg kept ramming everyone's car with his and pushing us of the driveway. I will always love you and think of you always. Love Linda Frazier.

Belinda Cook

June 26, 2020

Praying for everyone. May you feel God's comfort during this time. Joy Cook Wake Forest,NC

Christopher Wells

June 26, 2020

Greg and Family,
Although it's been many many years since Greg and I saw eachother I still remember our post high school graduation hiking trip to Big Bend national park on the Texas Mexico boarder just before Greg went off to Marine Corps boot camp. It was I guess a kind of right if passage into adulthood. We hiked the Southwest Rim up into the desert mountains. After hiking all day we rested by sitting atop a mountain looking across the boarder probably 20 miles into Mexico, it was an amazing view sitting on the edge of a cliff with our feet hanging over the edge. The next day we hiked back down and decided to make an illegal border crossing across the Rio Grand. We paid a dollar each and rode across on a small skiff. We then walked through the desert to the small town of Boquias which looked like a town out of an old western just to have a beer. We made it back and in a few days Greg went off to boot camp. When Greg and i first met we wanted to beat eachother up but God had other plans and we soon became great friends, playing football together all through high school and even almost burning down his parents house when we decided it would be a good idea to make militar grade smoke bombs from a recipe we found in the Anarchist Cook Book. Well when five lbs of smoke bomb material ignited on the kitchen stove the results were spectacular. It looked like an afterburner on a jet engine was going up the over the range hood. But more importantly Greg's mom got an entire new kitchen after the insurance company came through. Anyway, that was our start as young men and I am glad to hear Greg went on to live a full life and distinguished career with good friends to share memories with. Greg you will be missed and I can say I am a better man for having known you. We dont know why God in His infinate wisdom has chosen to take you home but we rest in the knowledge you are with the Lord and those who have gone before you. God bless you my friend and we will see you in our good time.
Your friend,
Chris

Scott and Patti Thurston

June 25, 2020

Scott and Patti Thurston
We loved Greg very much and mourn his passing. He left us too soon.

Brandi Rhodes

June 25, 2020

The right words are hard to find.I have many memories from our time together and I still remember them like it was yesterday. Greg was such an amazing person and will never be forgotten by all of those who cared for him so much.

Tracy Harris

June 24, 2020

May the family find comfort at this time . May Greg be at peace in Heaven .
He was a sweet neighbor hood friend growing up.

Jay Toni j

June 22, 2020

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to your family. I will miss him dearly

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