James Howard Loftin

James Howard Loftin, 88, of Farmer Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

A funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 8, at Pleasant Grove Church with Rev. Brett Chappell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr. Loftin was born on October 18, 1934, in Davidson County to Howard Kernie Loftin and Cleta Elizabeth Loflin Loftin. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Church and a veteran of the United States Army. For many years James worked as a mechanic and towing.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a son, Randy Loftin; a grandson, Christopher Vestal; and by brothers, Robert Lee Loftin and Charles William Loftin.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Ferrell Loftin of the home; son Greg Loftin and wife Angie; daughter, Robyn Loftin and husband Mitch McDonald; a brother, Vance Loftin and wife Priscilla all of Denton; 2 grandchildren, Sara Beth Loftin of Denton and Jonathan Loftin of Orlando, FL; 2 great-grandchildren, Dylan Vestal and Kaylan Vestal; and 1 great-great-grandchild, Dean Vestal.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton and other times at the residence on Farmer Rd.

Memorials can be made to the Denton Public Library, 310 W. Salisbury St., Denton, NC 27239.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.briggsfuneralhome.com