Vaden Kyle Loftis, 88. of Charleston passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015 at Dunbar Center after a long illness.
He was head produce clerk at Kroger with 32 years service. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of WW II and the Korean War; and also a member of the American Legion in Dunbar.
Vaden was preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Sylvia Loftis; step-son, Rodney Loftis and grandson, Matthew.
He is survived by his companion of 47 years, Jo Ann Richardson; daughter, Judith Mullen; sons, Robert Kyle (Wendy) Loftis; Gregory Dee (Ruthie) Loftis; Benjamin (Regina) Loftis and Gary Wayne (Sandy) Loftis; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, at Curry Funeral Home in Alum Creek with Pastor Art Hage officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made to HospiceCare, 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W., Charleston, WV 25387-2536.
We fondly remember growing up in the neighborhood with your family.
We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dad.
May God bless and comfort your family now and always.
Lillian, Terry, Geri, Ann. Cathy &CR.
(The Ray family)
Worked with Kyle when i first went to work at Kroger’s on Smith street.Even gave me a few rides home when i needed one.Was a really good and fun man to be around and work with.Sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.