ROCKY MOUNT - Gary William Looker, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Born in Franklin County, OH on October 25, 1940, he was the son of the late Nathaniel Looker and Lalah Murphy Looker. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Looker; his second wife, Carolyn Looker; his daughter, Amy Runyon; and his brother, Jim Looker.

Gary is survived by the mother of his children, Stephanie Olinger; his daughter, Lorre Locklear (Gary); his sons, Kevin Looker (Miriam Chon) and Mark Looker, (Rachelle Jacques); five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his niece and nephew.

A private family graveside service will be held at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gary's memory to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534.