He left full-time service with Champaign County in recent years to spend time with family, but continued to work part-time there, according to a social media post from the department.
“The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office would like to express sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of Carl Loney, as well as to express our thanks for his service to the community,” the post said. “Carl was a dedicated public servant.”
The Loney family has multiple members who have served in the law enforcement community.
The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office would like to express sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of...
Posted by Champaign County Sheriff's Office on Monday, May 8, 2023
Carl Loney joined the Clark County Sheriff’s Office in June of 1972, where he served alongside his twin brother, retired Lt. John Loney, a post from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office said.
Their father, Gene Loney, and brother, Sgt. Dan Loney, retired from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, and their nephew, John Loney, is a deputy serving as a school resource officer for Tecumseh Local Schools.
Carl Loney served the Clark County Sheriff’s Office in variety of capacities, including the Uniform Patrol Division and Criminal Investigation Unit/Detective Bureau; the administrative sergeant handling court processes for seizures, OVI and drug court actions, officials said. He became a lieutenant and was named jail administrator, then promoted to captain, where he served at the operations commander before eventually being named chief deputy. .
He received numerous awards and commendations in his career. Those included for homicide apprehension, exceptional meritorious service, valor, and the Sheriff’s Award, the highest that a Clark County deputy can receive. He was also received the Sons of the American Revolution Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer of the Year and was selected as Deputy of the Year, the sheriff’s office said.
“Retired Chief Loney always considered himself as a public servant and firmly believed in taking a proactive approach to policing,” the Clark County post said. “He dedicated his entire adult life to law enforcement and will be greatly missed. All those fortunate to know him have been provided with lasting memories.”
Arrangements are pending at Conroy Funeral Home.