James Randall Looney

James Randall Looney was born October 11, 1968 and died August 12, 2018, on Kentucky Lake, surrounded by friends, boating in the waters he loved. He is survived by his mother, Sheila Leggett; father, James O. Looney, second mother, Carol Looney and sister Kelsey and his bonus children Montana Marlin (Blaine) and Bailey McCallister. We are comforted that Randy is reunited with dear friends and family. We trust he is organizing a bass tournament or DJing a party. Randy’s life was filled with adventure and the love of family and friends. He was a bull rider, DJ, dancer, one-time Lady Vols Smoky, Jr., champion bowler, dart thrower and competitive fisherman. His blood ran orange for UT and he never missed a Titans home game. A rare ring toss trifecta championship also sits in his trophy case. ` A celebration of life will be held on Friday, August 17, from 4:00-10:00 pm at Venue 912, 912 Highway 70 west, Dickson TN. Dress casually, stay as long as you like and share stories and memories with all who loved him. Randy’s family cannot express enough appreciation to the various first responders and community around Danville Boat Dock for their love, hospitality and support. The local governments and neighbors renewed our faith in goodness and generosity. So many individuals and volunteers—people Randy loved, and complete strangers—provided their own boats to help search efforts. Others brought food, drink, cots, blankets, tents and personal items for those staying or searching. Neighbors gave us house keys for overnight stays. Our first responders included Houston County Emergency Management and First Responders, Dickson Fire and Rescue, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery and Benton Counties Rescue Squads, TWRA Search and Rescue, Fort Campbell Fire Department and the American Red Cross. In lieu of flowers, consider the Randy Looney Memorial Fund at TriStar Bank of Dickson, 719 E. College Street, Dickson, TN 37055 or any local TriStar Bank. Memorial proceeds will be donated by Randy’s mother and father to Dickson youth sports programs, one of Randy’s favorite endeavors. We take many lessons from Randy’s life. Perhaps most important is how he lived it—look for the excitement…be kind to others…make every friend you possibly can…leave the pettiness at the door…love like crazy. “He loved everyone—his family, his friends, his life, his sports, his community, his passion, music, his river. Randy just loved.”