Fred Wilson Looney

Age 76, died peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Trinity Health in Ann Arbor. He was born September 10, 1949 in Princeton, West Virginia, the son of Irvin Wilson & Lena Viola (Phillips) Looney.

Fred attended Bluefield High School, WV, until 11th grade, graduating from Page High School in Greensboro, NC. He was recruited by Burlington Industries/Carolina Steel to work in computers. He then worked at McGraw-Edison, where he met his wife, and Albion Industries in Albion, MI. Fred began consulting in computers, eventually starting his own consulting company, CALL Information Systems. At home, he enjoyed computers, woodworking, and writing stories. Fred was one of a kind, boisterous, with a loud laugh. He loved music and played guitar when he was younger. Fred was very inquisitive, always wanting to know more about the people around him.

On November 22, 1975, he married Gail Frank, and she survives. Other survivors include two daughters, Karen (Ray) Franks of Salisbury, NC, Kristine (Dan) Blodgett of Bloomington, IL; 8 grandchildren, Mari, James, Katy, Alexis, Danielle, Talyn, A.J., and Karissa; 2 great-grandchildren, Jayce and Sydney; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Buford Brooks.

Burial will take place at a later date at Albion Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by Cole Funeral Chapel, Chelsea.