Teddy "Ted" J. Loftis

Teddy “Ted” J. Loftis, age 60, of Marion, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at his residence.  The son of Joseph and Christine Martin Loftis of Marion, North Carolina, he was born in McDowell County, North Carolina on March 17, 1960.

He was preceded in death by one son, Staff Sgt. T.J. Loftis, who passed away on February 29, 2016.

A veteran of the United States Army, Ted is survived by, in addition to his parents, three children, Virginia Lee Loftis, Joseph Mark Loftis and Crystal Ann Loftis; one step daughter, Kimberly Williams; and three brothers, James E. Loftis, Michael W. Loftis (Trudy) and Timothy W. Loftis (Janie).  He is also survived by five grandchildren, Alecia Newman, Steven Blake Loftis, Austin Wills, Carson Loftis, and Chyanne Loftis; three great grandchildren, Adaline Newman, Archer Newman, and Maliki Willis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Ted’s life will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at First Free Will Baptist Church in Marion with Pastor Brian Bird officiating.  Military honors will be provided by the United States Army.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church.  Inurnment will be held at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery in Black Mountain.