February 16, 2023, 86, Goldsboro –

Mr. James H. Loftin, 86, peacefully transitioned from his earthly home on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at home surrounded by family. The celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 1:00 pm at St. Luke Free Will Baptist Church, 306 W. King Street, La Grange, NC. He will be laid to rest at the Westview Cemetery, Hillcrest Road, Kinston, NC. There will be a wake held on Monday, February 20, 2023, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at St. Luke Free Will Baptist Church, 306 W. King Street, La Grange, NC.

He was born on September 9, 1936, in Lenoir County, NC to James “Jim” Loftin and Cora Jarman Loftin. He is survived by his children; grandchildren and other loving relatives and friends.

Services of caring, compassionate, and distinguished class entrusted to J.B. Rhodes Funeral Home & Cremations of Goldsboro.