Virgle Ray Loden

Virgle Ray Loden obituary, Rusk, TX

Virgle Ray Loden

Virgle Loden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Virgle Ray Loden, 70, of Rusk, Texas passed away October 22, 2025, in Tyler, Texas.
He was born on July 22,1955 to Joe Hill Loden and Ellen Marie (King) Loden in Rusk, Texas.
He enjoyed hunting, riding horses, and raising farm animals.
Virgle is preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Linda Kay Huddleston and Priscilla Sue hammers.
He is survived by his wife Virginia Loden of Rusk, Texas, sons Howard Hill Malone of Elkhart, Texas and Billy Ray Stafford of Oklahoma, daughters Sabrina Anne' and spouse Oscar Vilchez of Seagoville, Texas and Gabby Stafford of Oklahoma, Sisters Jo Ellen and husband Billy Gay of Jacksonville, Texas, and Glenda Brumit of Jacksonville, Texas, grandchildren Robert Malone, Emily Malone, Aarik Malone, and Kimber Malone, Natalie Vilchez, Madison Vilchez, and Lucia Vilchez, Billy Stafford Jr., and Kason Stafford, special family members Tony and Jo King, Tim, Randy, Ricky, and Dale King, numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.
Pallbearers are Ricky Carpenter, Oscar Vilchez, Brian Gay, Braiden Gay, Roger Soignet, Joe Hammons, William Soignet, Aiden Gay, Ryan Carpenter, and Anthony Brumit. Honorary pallbearers are Randy King, Jim King, and J.W. King.
Ricky King officiating.
A time of visitation will be held on Monday 27, 2025 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Rusk, Texas. A Graveside service will be held Monday 27, 2025 starting at 3:00 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery immediately after visitation.
Services are under the direction of Wallace-Thompson Funeral Home.

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