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John Holt Lofton

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B.W. Foster Funeral Home - Portsmouth

1926 High St

Portsmouth, Virginia

John Lofton Obituary

Name: Visitation for John Holt Lofton
Start: 2021-11-24T15:30:00.000Z
End: 2021-11-24T17:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Paul Catholic Church

John H. "Jack" Lofton passed peacefully into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Monday, November 15, 2021.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Lydia V. Lofton; his parents, Bebe Ann and Charles Lofton; and sisters Rose Lee Slade and Goldie Lofton. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, John (wife, Tana) and Roger (wife, Aimee); his daughter, Cindy Bailey (husband, Russell); grandchildren Meagan Matthews (husband, Tyler), Brittany Bailey (wife, Tonya), Kendall Buonviri (husband, Randy), and Ryan Bailey; three great-grandchildren: Austin, Aubrey, and Brooks; and nieces Marianne Flahiff and Rosalie Maxey.

Although born in Petersburg, Virginia, Jack was raised in Newtown and resided in Portsmouth for all of his life. He retired from Bell Atlantic (now Verizon) as a field engineer, then, with Lydia, opened Casa Rio at Portside. Following this adventure, he worked part time for Procter and Gamble and Ray's Dog House. Jack also was an avid volunteer at Olive Branch Little League, later establishing the Portsmouth Super League for those guys who grew older but still loved the game of baseball. Jack was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and served as past Grand Knight of St. Paul's Council 418.

Jack was known for his kindness and generosity, but especially, his zest for life and love of people. He was a true gentleman and will sorely be missed by all who knew him.

A Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated 12:00 noon Wednesday, November 24, at St. Paul Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 to noon. Burial will be private at Albert G. Horton Memorial Veterans Cemetery, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 536 Homestead Rd., Chesapeake, VA 23321. Condolences may be registered at BWFosterFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 21, 2021.

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Glenda Brooks

November 25, 2021

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Jim and Debbie Kenny

November 24, 2021

To the Lofton family we are so sorry for the loss of your beloved Jack. We offer our deepest condolences and prayers. Jack brought joy with him were ever he went. We will all miss him.

Gail and Jim Pierce

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Greg and Stefanie Robinson

November 24, 2021

Prayers and thoughts are uplifted for all of your family. We are so sorry for the loss of your wonderful father. With deepest sympathy

Cathy and Hal Higginbotham

November 23, 2021

May God wrap your family in his arms of love and bring you all peace!

Bob

November 23, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to the Lofton family.

Jose Aguilar

November 23, 2021

Jack Rest in Peace in the Divine Kingdom of God, thank you for all the friendly good moments you give all of us at Casa Rio in Portside. My deepest condolences to the Lofton family, God bless all of you.

Roger Lozano

November 22, 2021

Uncle Jack will truly be missed by all of his relatives in San Antonio. He loved to come down to visit and he ate Mexican food every day and for almost every meal. He was funny and would offer good advice when it was asked for. Pretty sure he drank Lone Star while he was here. My special thanks go out to all of you guys (relatives) for your support of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns. Again, my deepest sympathy goes out to everyone in Virginia that was blessed and fortunate to have known this fine gentleman.

Ben and Terri Goff

November 22, 2021

Thoughts and prayers to the Lofton family.

Sheila (Steffen) Cross

November 21, 2021

My sincere sympathy to all the Lofton family. I worked with Jack at C & P Telephone Company in the 70's. Jack was always smiling and kidding around with everyone. He and Lydia helped me when I was trying to find furniture for a new apartment and I have always remembered their kindness. So sorry for your loss.

Bill Lewin

November 21, 2021

When I saw that, Papa Jack, Captain Jack Lofton had joined his Lydia, in heaven, all I could think of was there love for each and the way they would dance when ever music was playing.
Jacks love for life and family was an inspiration to me. He loved everyone and worked hard to make sure everyone felt special when around him.
I first worked with Jack at C&P Telephone Company, and then with little league football his love for people of all age’s shined.
Rest In Piece my friend, you earned you place at the feet of our Lorduntil we meet again, I’ll be keeping your family in my prayers that they will find piece in knowing how much that you loved them and that you and Lydia are again together.

Robert Ross

November 18, 2021

Condolences and prayers.

Daniel Foster

November 18, 2021

The statement, "Jack was known for his kindness and generosity, but especially, his zest for life and love of people," could not be more accurate. For the short time I knew Jack he reflected these words and will forever be in my memory as one to emulate. Thank you for your presence while with us, Jack, and may God bless you and your family. -Dan Foster, Knights of Columbus, Saint Paul's Council 418.

Deborah (GIFFORD) HALE

November 17, 2021

So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was a great person and was considered the one who took care of all the 600 block of Cornwall Rd widows.
May he rest now in peace with Lydia
My sympathy to all his family.

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