Joe M Lofton

I happened upon Joe's obituary this evening by accident and would like to offer my condolences. I worked with Joe many years ago (1988??) in Germantown and I remember him with such joy and fondness. He was the epitome of a true man - a good and kind man to be respected. Joe had such a great laugh and a great smile, I am thankful for his friendship while we worked together. He is surely in heaven and I hope to be in his presence again someday. My prayers for his daughter that he always spoke so highly of. Peace be with you, Joe. Gina Pehlman

Kathy, we send our condolences you're father (Joe) has been our neighbor for 30+ years and we were friends. Joe was quiet kind and friendly he believe in sharing and helping his neighbors. We have fun thoughts of Joe and he will be missed. May the Lord bless and keep you Kathy is our prayer your neighbors Michael and Rosie Rice.

It was a different world then, in the early 1950's. An innocent almost idealistic place. Joe Melvin lived up the hill on Gill Street next door to Mae Bobbie Mitchell, our baby sitter. Many times we would all play together and explore the Old Mill & the wooded areas. Joe had a wood burning stove in the kitchen & we would sometimes fetch wood kindles for his mother to cook, & those women could really turn out some outstanding delicious meals back then, and homemade pies etc. All the kids would pick apples from my Uncle Morris's tree & the mom's would make pies. Joe was ALWAYS the strong guy who could climb trees & pick up heavy bags. We thought he was like SuperMan. Later in life I ran into him again while I worked at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Memphis. Again Joe was the strong guy, as he was a Federal Police Officer there...always keeping order & helping Veterans out. He was a truly good guy and had a flare for excellent communication skills. A strong clear voice which also exemplified kindness & concern. Joe & Kathy fought a long & courageous battle and now he can rest himself. He will always be remembered and certainly be greatly missed by us all. Sincerely, Sandra K. STEINBERG, RN. BSN

Kathy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a woman of love. How you cared for your father was beautiful and joyful to observe, and you handled with grace and passion. Your father was blessed to have you as a daughter. I want you to Live, Laugh, and Love moving forward like you cherished and embraced the journey each day with your dad. Tiffany Jackson~

I didn't personally know Mr Lofton but is a friend and former coworker of his daughter Kathy whom I grew to admire and appreciate her kind and sweet spirit. Later bring FB friends I had the opportunity to enjoy and appreciate the relationship she had with her father. Her caregiving was above and beyond and sincere. Even during her own illnesses she never missed a a beat enduring her dad was given excellent care. It inspired me to realize just what the Word is God says LOVE NEVER FAILS. Stay strong Kathy for your love endured forever. Virginia T/ Queen

I grew very close to Mr. Lofton and his daughter during my time as his care coordinator. He was a true gem and the world will be a little more dull now that he is gone. Heaven has gained a wonderful person. Sending my love, prayers and condolences to his family and friends.

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