Obituary of Dr. Joe Looper, D.O.

Dr. Omer Joe Looper peacefully passed away Sunday evening Dec 28th surrounded by his family. Joe was born January 7, 1927 to Omer and Blanche Looper in Poteau Oklahoma. He attended The University of Georgia, University of Oklahoma, and ultimately attained a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Kansas City University of Osteopathic Medicine. Joe practiced family medicine in Heavener and Miami Oklahoma for many years. Joe was a Navy veteran, member of the American Legion, Lion’s Club, and past president of the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medical Association. He is survived by his three children; Mary Ivylyn Looper, Felda Kathryn Looper, and John Franklin Looper; Five grandchildren, Chelsea Looper-Stockwell, John Hamilton Looper, Michael Looper, Owen Looper, and Sarah Hudson; One great-grandchild, Brock Looper. Joe was preceded in death by his Spouses, Maxine Looper and Janice Looper; parents, Omer Jennings and Blanch Amanda Looper; His siblings, Vance Looper and Mildred Shaw.