Individual Details
Ernie Elmo Loftis
(27 Feb 1924 - 8 Apr 2013)
Ermie Elmo Loftis passed away on April 8, 2013. He was born February 27, 1924 to Laborn and Lizzie Loftis. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Allene and a daughter, Susie Rhodes.
He will be greatly missed by his sons, Farrell (Barbara); Ben (Kathy); Donnie; and daughter, Diane (Robert); along with 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Mason (Esther) Ray, and many more nephews, nieces, family and friends.
E. E. was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and never missed a Sunday until his health prevented regular attendance this year.
A devoted supporter of Little League Baseball, he was a manager/coach at Junior Deputy for 47 years, leaving behind many generations of baseball players. Loftis field was dedicated in honor of Ermie E. Loftis. He held the post of Junior Deputy Chaplain for many years and even after retiring still led the group in prayer at many ceremonies.
He loved sharing the vegetables of his garden with family, church and friends.
Burial in Quattlebaum Cemetery in Bee Branch.
Published in the News-Leader on April 11, 2013
He will be greatly missed by his sons, Farrell (Barbara); Ben (Kathy); Donnie; and daughter, Diane (Robert); along with 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Mason (Esther) Ray, and many more nephews, nieces, family and friends.
E. E. was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ and never missed a Sunday until his health prevented regular attendance this year.
A devoted supporter of Little League Baseball, he was a manager/coach at Junior Deputy for 47 years, leaving behind many generations of baseball players. Loftis field was dedicated in honor of Ermie E. Loftis. He held the post of Junior Deputy Chaplain for many years and even after retiring still led the group in prayer at many ceremonies.
He loved sharing the vegetables of his garden with family, church and friends.
Burial in Quattlebaum Cemetery in Bee Branch.
Published in the News-Leader on April 11, 2013
Events
| Birth | 27 Feb 1924 | North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas | |||
| Marriage | 20 Nov 1943 | Lonoke County, Arkansas - Edna Allene Ray |  |  | |
| Census (family) | 13 Apr 1950 | Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas - Edna Allene Ray | | | |
| Residence | 1 Jul 2005 | Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas | | | |
| Death | 8 Apr 2013 | Aurora, Lawrence County, Missouri | | | |
| Obituary | 17 Apr 2013 | Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas | | | |
| Burial | Quattlebaum Cemetery, Bee Branch, Van Buren County, Arkansas | |
Families
| Spouse | Edna Allene Ray (1925 - 2008) |
| Child | Farrell Elwood Loftis (1944 - 2019) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Darlene Loftis (1949 - ) |
| Child | Erma Allene "Susie" Loftis (1951 - 2010) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
Notes
Marriage
Ernie LoftisSex Male
Age 19 years
Birth Year (Estimated) 1924
Residence Place England, Lonoke, Arkansas
Spouse's Name Aline Ray
Spouse's Sex Female
Spouse's Age 18 years
Spouse's Residence Place England, Lonoke, Arkansas
Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1925
Marriage License Date 1943
Event Type Marriage
Event Date 20 November 1943
Event Place Lonoke, Lonoke, Arkansas
Census (family)
Ermie Loftis Head M 26 years Arkansas - Plumbing ContractorArleen Loftis Wife F 24 years Arkansas
Fennell Loftis Son M 5 years Arkansas
Chris Loftis Son M 3 years Arkansas
Darlene Loftis Daughter F (b. July 1949) Arkansas
Columbs Ray father-in-law M 44 years Arkansas
Cleo Ray mother-in-law F 42 years Arkansas
W. T. Ray brother-in-law M 21 years Arkansas
Bonnie Dale Ray sister-in- law F 16 years Arkansas
Mason Ray brother-in-law M 13 years Arkansas
Danny Ray brother-in-law M 5 years Arkansas
Residence
Edna A LoftisAlias Edna E Loftis
Second Alias Ermie Elmo Loftis
Birth Date 27 Feb 1924
Previous Residence Date 01 Jul 2005-01 Jan 2009
Previous Residence Little Rock, Arkansas 72206
Previous Residence Postal Code 72206
Second Previous Residence Place Little Rock, Arkansas 72206
Second Residence Postal Code 72206
Second Residence Date 01 Aug 1995-10 Jan 2009
Third Previous Residence Place Little Rock, Arkansas 72206
Third Residence Postal Code 72206
Third Residence Date 21 Jul 1961-02 Nov 2004
Event Type Residence
Event Date from 1 Jul 2005 to 1 Jan 2009
Event Place Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States
Event Place (Original) Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Household Identifier 15400582
Death
Ermie E LoftisState Arkansas
Age 89
Birth Date 27 Feb 1924
Death Date 08 Apr 2013
(or Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas)
Obituary
Ermie Elmo LoftisSex Male
Age 89 years
Birth Date 27 February 1924
Residence Date 8 April 2013
Residence Place Little Rock, Arkansas
Burial Place Quattlebaum Cemetery, Bee Branch
Death Date 8 April 2013
Event Type Obituary
Event Date 17 April 2013
Event Place Van, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
Event Place (Original) Van Buren County Democrat, Clinton, Clinton, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
Newspaper Van Buren County Democrat
Affiliate Name GenealogyBank, Inc.
Ermie Elmo Loftis's Parents and Siblings:
Laborn, Father
Lizzie Loftis, Mother
Ermie Elmo Loftis's Spouses and Children:
Diane, Daughter
Donnie, Son
Susie Rhodes, Daughter
Ben, Son
Farrell, Son
Allene, Wife
Ermie Elmo Loftis's Extended Family:
Esther Ray, Sister-in-law
Barbara, Daughter-in-law
Kathy, Daughter-in-law
Robert, Son-in-law
Mason, Brother-in-law
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