Raymond Earl Loftin, 75, of Laramie, Wyoming passed away on May 31, 202 3 after a lengthy illness. He was born July 27th, 1947, to Robert and Donna Loftin in Cove, Arkansas.
Raymond was a loving Husband, Father, devoted family man and was very generous to others. He was also an animal lover, especially his dogs, Winter, Flurry and Shelby.
Raymond was a highly respected RoadMaster/Manager of Track with the Union Pacific Railroad at many locations in Wyoming as well as throughout the country for 35 years.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Donna Loftin, and his beloved wife, Dora Loftin. As well as his many brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his only daughter Kristie Johnson and her husband Brandon; and grandson Landon Johnson. As well as his brother, Robert Loftin, brothers-in-law, Daniel (Merry) Candelaria, Larry Candelaria, Rick Candelaria, and Bernard (Shari) Candelaria, and sisters-in-law, Sylvia Candelaria, Carman Candelaria (Steven Boese), Susan Candelaria, Rosalie Candelaria, Laurie Cruz and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. , Monday, June 12, 2023, at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Greenhill Cemetery.
Ray was so sweet and had the biggest heart,i only knew him for a little while, but in the time that i knew him he became one of my best friends, i will always remember watching old westerns with him and he telling me every little detail about each one, i got close with his family as well and i appreciate all of them, i truly miss you Ray and i always will you forever have a special place in my heart.
Ray was always the so kind and pleasant. He truly became one of my best friends in the time I had spent with him. I only knew him for a short while but he made such an impression on me. I’ll always remember singing old country songs and playing trivia with him. I’m blessed to have met him. I’ll miss you dearly Ray.
Condolences for all of Ray's family. He was a very nice man. He will be missed. Your Friend, Jr Martinez
Ray was one of the nicest and kindest people I ever met on the Railroad. Always a smile and very considerate with everyone. He will be missed. Sincere condolences. Kenneth and Kathy Poledna
Didn't know Ray real well. Was in a hiring session with him once. He said "you can tell you're getting a good hard working man by looking at his hands"
Ray was a great friend and manager may he rest in peace He was always had a smile and helpful attitude to everyone he met