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Rodney Dale Loftis Sr.

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Rodney Dale Loftis Sr.

Birth
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Death
9 May 2010 (aged 61)
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Burial
Charleston, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Deer View Drive
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Rodney Dale Loftis, Sr.
Rodney Dale Loftis, Sr., 61, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, May 9, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, after a short illness.
Rodney was born February 20, 1949 the son of the late Chester Eary and Betty Loftis Buscher. He was also preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Bertha Fields Miller and step-father, Bud Buscher.
Rodney and Shonette started Rodney Loftis & Son Contracting from scratch and built it up to a multi million dollar company. They worked side by side for over 35 years. They later incorporated their children to keep the tradition of quality work and outstanding service, they have provided over the years. His children will continue with the business.
He was a honorary member of the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department and Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department. He dedicated time and resources to both of these organizations. He was a member of the Kanawha County Democratic Committee for the past 12 years, and in 2008 he was named Kanawha County Democrat of the year. At the time of his death he was financial chairman of the Kanawha County Democratic Executive Committee.
He was a staple in the community during times of need, where he freely gave his time and resources for people in need and disasters that occurred. Rodney, his family and Rodney Loftis & Son Contracting have over the years gave to many charitable organizations in need.
Surviving are; his wife of 35 years, Shonette Loftis; son, Rodney Loftis, II and his girlfriend, Marissa Tankersley; daughter, Sara Bailey and husband, Erik; grandchildren, Sierra Loftis, Erik Bailey and Jacob White; brothers, Robert Loftis and wife, Wendy, Greg Loftis and wife, Ruthie, Ben Loftis and wife Regina, and Gary Loftis; sisters, Judith Mullen, Patricia Means and Husband, D.K., Sandy Coon and husband, Ken; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Tom Johnson and Kermit Tyree as well as many other friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston with Pastor Robert Legg and Pastor Michael Harper officiating. Burial will be in Loftis Family Cemetery, Charleston.
Visitation with the family will be from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at cpjfuneralhome.com.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the medical staff of ICU at Thomas Memorial Hospital and MICU and 4-North at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Rodney's wishes were, in lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to: Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 13096, Sissonville, WV 25360.
Rodney Dale Loftis, Sr.
Rodney Dale Loftis, Sr., 61, of Charleston, went home to be with the Lord, May 9, 2010, at CAMC Memorial Hospital, after a short illness.
Rodney was born February 20, 1949 the son of the late Chester Eary and Betty Loftis Buscher. He was also preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Bertha Fields Miller and step-father, Bud Buscher.
Rodney and Shonette started Rodney Loftis & Son Contracting from scratch and built it up to a multi million dollar company. They worked side by side for over 35 years. They later incorporated their children to keep the tradition of quality work and outstanding service, they have provided over the years. His children will continue with the business.
He was a honorary member of the Kanawha County Sheriff's Department and Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department. He dedicated time and resources to both of these organizations. He was a member of the Kanawha County Democratic Committee for the past 12 years, and in 2008 he was named Kanawha County Democrat of the year. At the time of his death he was financial chairman of the Kanawha County Democratic Executive Committee.
He was a staple in the community during times of need, where he freely gave his time and resources for people in need and disasters that occurred. Rodney, his family and Rodney Loftis & Son Contracting have over the years gave to many charitable organizations in need.
Surviving are; his wife of 35 years, Shonette Loftis; son, Rodney Loftis, II and his girlfriend, Marissa Tankersley; daughter, Sara Bailey and husband, Erik; grandchildren, Sierra Loftis, Erik Bailey and Jacob White; brothers, Robert Loftis and wife, Wendy, Greg Loftis and wife, Ruthie, Ben Loftis and wife Regina, and Gary Loftis; sisters, Judith Mullen, Patricia Means and Husband, D.K., Sandy Coon and husband, Ken; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Tom Johnson and Kermit Tyree as well as many other friends.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010 at Cunningham-Parker-Johnson Funeral Home, Charleston with Pastor Robert Legg and Pastor Michael Harper officiating. Burial will be in Loftis Family Cemetery, Charleston.
Visitation with the family will be from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at cpjfuneralhome.com.
The family wishes to express sincere thanks to the medical staff of ICU at Thomas Memorial Hospital and MICU and 4-North at CAMC Memorial Hospital.
Rodney's wishes were, in lieu of flowers, please make donations in his memory to: Sissonville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 13096, Sissonville, WV 25360.


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