Jerry Lynwood Loftis

Lyman, SC

Jerry Lynwood Loftis, 75, of 387 Virginia Ave., passed away peacefully Sunday, June 14th, 2015 at his home. Mr. Loftis was born in Inman, S.C. on November 28, 1939, a son of the late Vivian Octavia Silver and Arthur Virgil Loftis. He was the beloved husband of Clara (Pritchard) Loftis for over 55 years and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, a former deacon and maintenance man at the church. He had retired from Inman Mills in 2000 and also worked as a lawnmower repairman. Mr. Loftis was a member of the Inman Masonic Lodge # 201, a Shriner and member of the W.O.W Lodge in Greer, SC.
Surviving in addition to his wife is his daughter, Angela Tucker and her husband Barry of Duncan, SC, a son, Gary Loftis of Spartanburg, SC, a granddaughter, Gillian Tucker of Aiea, Hawaii and a number of nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, Larry and David Loftis and two sisters, Betty Norton and Nona McClure.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Friendship Baptist Church in Lyman,
SC from 1:30 to 2:45 PM. Services will follow at 3:00 PM in the church conducted by Rev. Steve Durham.The Paul King Sunday School Class; Ken Price, Leland Oliver, Dean Bryant, Johnny Fisher, John Campbell and Tim Skidmore, will serve as active pallbearers. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Inman, SC. The family will be at the home of Angela and Barry Tucker , 110 Christopher St. Duncan, SC 29334. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Friendship Baptist Church, Family Life Center Fund, 1600 Holly Springs Rd., Lyman, SC 29365. An online guest register is available at: www.seawright-funeralhome.com.




Seawright Funeral Home & Crematory
Inman, SC