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Robert Carol “Bob” Lofton

Robert Carol Lofton, 69, of Hazlehurst, MS, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2020, at Hospice Ministries of Ridgeland.  

He was born on January 16, 1951, to the late W.D. Lofton, Jr. and Laura Sue Ezell Lofton.

Mr. Lofton grew up in Brookhaven and graduated from Brookhaven High School, Copiah-Lincoln Jr. College, and Mississippi College.

He was a Graphics Reproduction Specialist at the Mississippi Department of Transportation for many years.

He was a member of First Baptist Church of Crystal Springs.

Preceding him in death were his parents and also his grandparents: W.D. Lofton, Sr. and Bertha Walker Lofton; J. Brooks Ezell and Katherine Gay Ezell.

Bob was a friend and a treasure to all who knew him.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Paula Lofton; daughter, Sarah Ballow;

brother, Bill Lofton (Lynne); sister, Sue Lofton Stevens (John); sister-in-law, Susan A. Webb; nephews, Will Lofton (Grace Anne), Lane Lofton (Anna),

Rob Stevens (Tiffany), and Matthew Webb (Shellie); and nieces, Lydia Brooks Lofton, Laura Stevens Ivy (Ron), and Sherri Webb Lambert (Sidney.)

He also leaves a host of relatives and friends. 

There will be a graveside service at Rose Hill Cemetery, Brookhaven, on Monday, May 11, 2020, at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers and food, donations can be made to the University of Mississippi Medical Centers GI Research.

 

8 comments

  • Comment Link Martha East Morgan Tuesday, 19 May 2020 12:36 posted by Martha East Morgan

    Our deepest condolences to all of your family. Bob
    was a sweet and kind man.
    God's Peace & blessings.
    Martha (East), Paul & Andrew Morgan

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  • Comment Link Martha East Morgan Sunday, 17 May 2020 18:00 posted by Martha East Morgan

    Our deepest condolences to all of your family. Bob
    was a sweet and kind man.
    God's Peace & blessings.
    Martha (East), Paul & Andrew Morgan

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  • Comment Link Barbara Davis Monday, 11 May 2020 14:42 posted by Barbara Davis

    My thoughts and prayers for the Lofton family. I am so sorry for your loss. Rest In Peace, Bob. God bless you and be with you all. ?

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  • Comment Link Barry Newell Monday, 11 May 2020 08:46 posted by Barry Newell

    Bill & Family:
    I extend to you my condolences in
    Bob's passing. May God's peace and
    comfort be with you at this time.
    Barry Newell

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  • Comment Link Susan Laird Monday, 11 May 2020 00:03 posted by Susan Laird

    Praying for you all. So sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless you!

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  • Comment Link Dianne Townsend Altman Sunday, 10 May 2020 22:19 posted by Dianne Townsend Altman

    So sorry for your loss. May the Lord carry you through this valley and give you peace, comfort and strength. Classmate 1970

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  • Comment Link Vicky Wallace Sunday, 10 May 2020 22:13 posted by Vicky Wallace

    My deepest condolences to Paula, Bill, Sue, and all of your families. Bob was a great person and will be missed. Praying for strength and peace for y’all. ❤️??❤️

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  • Comment Link Sheryl Fox Sunday, 10 May 2020 21:57 posted by Sheryl Fox

    Much love

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