Thomas “Tommy” Loftin 79, of Port Acres, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2005 St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston..
He was a native of Newton, TX born July 3, 1926, and was a lifelong Southeast Texas area resident. He was formerly employed with Gulf Oil, Corp. where he retired as a shift Supervisor after many years of service as Boilermaker and was known by everyone at Gulf as Squeeky.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years Clara Loftin of Port Acres; two sons, Thomas Edward Loftin of Port Acres and Robert Wesley Loftin and wife, Geneva of Jasper; five daughters, Vicky Lynn Brown and husband, Randy of Port Acres, Pamela Loftin Prunty of Nederland, Sharon Kay Loftin of Port Acres, Deborah Coleman and husband, Brian of Morgan City, LA, Lisa Loftin Guidry and husband, Randall Martin of Nederland; three sisters, Dorothy George and husband, Bob, Inez Jackson, and Hattie Mae English all of Orange; 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces and nephews.
Mr. Loftin was preceded in death by his son, Larry Wayne Loftin, daughter-in-law, Becky Loftin, two sisters, Lillian Jordan and Zeni Horger, and one brother, Hoy Loftin.
A gathering of family and friends will be from 11:00 am until time for the memorial service at 3:00 pm on Friday, October 14, 2005 at Broussard’s Mortuary 505 12th. St. in Nederland. Cremation will follow the Memorial Service.
For those desiring memorial contributions may be directed to the Salvation Army 3145 25th. St. Port Arthur, TX 77642.
