Wilroy Loftis is married to the former Frances Hampton. Frances was the
daughter of Clifton Hampton and Elizabeth ________. Clifton is the son of
Cynthia Carpenter and Thomas E. "Tommy" Hampton. Cynthia is the daughter of
David Harlin Carpenter and Margaret Jane Harris. Margaret Jane Harris is the
daughter of Jackson Harris and _______. David Harlin Carpenter is the son of
James Warren Carpenter, Sr., and Sarah Abigail "Sallie" Harlin. All are
buried in the Clay County, AL, area, except for Clifton who is buried in
Talladega County, AL.
Sharon
The obituary was taken from The Birmingham News for Wednesday, April 25, 2001.
Loftis, Samuel Wilroy, age 82, of Fultondale, AL., died Sunday, April 22,
2001. Mr. Loftis attended Walker Chapel United Methodist Church, Fultondale,
AL. He was a veteran of WWII; a member of VFW Post #10250; a member of
Teamster Retirees Lodge 612; and a member of Jacks Coffee Club afternoon
session.. He was a retired truck driver. Visitation will be Wednesday, April
25, 2001 at 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Remains will lie in state at the
church from 1 p.m. until time of service. Funeral services will be held
Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Walker Chapel United Methodist Church
with burial in Walker Chapel Road Cemetery. Rev. Roy Williams, Rev. Carl
Malone and Rev. Glen Parkin officiating. Survivors: wife, Frances J. (Fran)
Loftis; one stepson, Barry McClendon and wife Cindy; one sister, Ida May
Swafford; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Walker Chapel
Funeral Home is directing.