R.I.P. Mr. Tommy Lofton

Reggie Duncan · Post by **Reggie Duncan** » 12 Apr 2015 4:37 pm

Thomas Lane Lofton, 78, passed away Friday, April 10, 2015 at his home in Denham Springs, LA. He loved music and was well known for his playing of the steel guitar. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend and will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him. Visitation will be at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Friday, April 17, from 10 a.m. until service at 12 p.m., officiated by Dr. Leo Miller. Burial will be at Greenoaks Memorial Park, Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jewette Price Lofton; son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Faye May Lofton; daughter, Rhonda Lofton O'Neill; daughter-in-law, Lylah Friedman Lofton; grandchildren, Arron and Megan Lofton, Will and Jenny Lofton Tomlin, Chad and Justin Lofton, and Joseph, John and Jacob O'Neill; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his son, Stirling Lofton; parents, Thomas Lovel and Rella Allums Lofton; sisters, Clara McKenzie, Louise Johnson, Mattie Fleming and Alice Johnson.

J PARKER · Post by **J PARKER** » 12 Apr 2015 4:49 pm

Prayers go out to his family. RIP my friend

billy tam R.I.P. · Post by **billy tam R.I.P.** » 12 Apr 2015 5:01 pm

Thank you so much Reggie for posting this information. I did not expect the arrangements before sometime tomorrow. Tommy was a one of a kind person, someone about whom you never heard a negative comment(very rare these days)as well as being extremely talented, humble, and a true family man. As I have stated before am proud to have been a friend for about 40 years. God Bless Tommy and his family during this time.
Billy

C. E. Jackson · Post by **C. E. Jackson** » 13 Apr 2015 6:16 am

Tommy and I were good friends while growing up. He lived on my grandfather's place, and we went to grade school together. Several years ago, we were reunited, and he brought his pedal steel to my house. We had a good time playing old songs. He will be missed. My wife and I send thoughts and prayers to his family.

Danny Harrell · Post by **Danny Harrell** » 13 Apr 2015 6:46 am

Tommy was a fine person and friend. He and his wife came out to our show a few months back and I really enjoyed visiting with him. He was an excellent player (especially on the C6th) and contributed so much to all of us in our area. Our prayers go out to his family, he will be missed. RIP Tommy!

Hal Higgins · Post by **Hal Higgins** » 13 Apr 2015 8:27 am

Mr. Loft on was a fine gentleman and a great steel guitarist. My prayers go out to his wife and family for comfort and guidance. RIP Tommy.

Tommy Shown · Post by **Tommy Shown** » 13 Apr 2015 4:34 pm

I remember he changed a pickup for me, on my Pro III. He called me the next day, after a gig the night before. He just wanted to know how it worked. And I used to go listen to him, play at his house with a couple of other guys, he used to play with.
A truly great individual who will be missed.
Tommy Shown