Gary Lee Looney

Looney – Gary Lee Looney, age 71, passed away on July 16, 2023 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on May 11, 1952 in Orange Park, FL. to Grady Looney and Mary Ann Green Looney. Gary was a lifelong resident of Jacksonville, FL. He graduated from Paxon High School in 1970. After graduating high school, he went on to Florida Junior College where he completed his Associate of Arts degree in Police Science. He received his Master of Arts degree in Education as well as his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice and Financial Planning from the University of North Florida. In 1974 Gary began his lifelong career in law enforcement with Jacksonville Sheriff's office as a correctional officer. He became a police officer in 1976. He served as Sergeant-Patrol & Detective and retired as a Lieutenant after 23 years of dedicated service. Gary went on to work in financial services as a Retirement Planning Specialist. He also worked as a Security Industry Specialist and Investigator with Morgan & Morgan Law Firm. He served on the Finance Committee of the Morocco Shriners and was a member of the Ionic Lodge of Masons, Provost Guard unit to the Morocco Temple Shriners, member and past President of Fraternal Order of Police, member of the National Association of Retired Cops and board member and past President of the Retired Employees Association. Gary was an avid Jacksonville Jaguars and Seminoles fan. He loved spending time with his 5 grandchildren celebrating their birthdays, dance recitals and taking them to different theme parks. Gary enjoyed traveling to National Parks and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle with his friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Robert Looney and Gerald Looney.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Kathy Looney; son, Adam (Rose) Looney; daughter, Angela Looney; brothers, Glenn Looney, David (Carole) Looney; granddaughters, Hope Maybury, Amber Looney, Emily Looney; grandsons, Alex Looney and Joshua Looney.
A Celebration of Gary's life will be held on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 am at Ferreira Funeral Services Chaffee chapel with Pastor Phillip Crump officiating. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the funeral home. The family would like to send a special thanks to Pastor Chris Pruitt and Pastor Phillip Crump from Hillcrest Baptist Church for all their prayers and support and to the Community Hospice Care Team. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ferreira Funeral Services, 1320 Chaffee Road South, Jacksonville, FL, 32221, 904-378-7777.