Leo Dell Loftin

A man of wisdom penned these words. "For in this life but few things matter. In this short time that we have here, we leave nothing behind of value except our honor and the love of friends and family. All the rest, built of our own design, will be blown away as is the dust to which it crumbles." Leo Dell Loftin entered this world at one of the most challenging times in our nation's history. He was born on August 17, 1929, in Carroll County Georgia. The country was reeling from the effects of the depression. The Loftins, though, were hard working people who had never known great wealth, so they knew their lives depended on the land beneath their feet and the resourcefulness of their minds to eke out a living. Leo was one of nine children born to the late Hope and Dovie Yates Loftin. He was predeceased by his brothers Rev. Willie Joe Loftin, C. J. Loftin, and Yates Loftin, Howard Loftin and his sister Selma Duncan. Leo spent sixty happy years of life with Betty Hamby Loftin. They truly were a match made in heaven and totally devoted to their God, their family and each other. The love and grace of God guided their every action as a couple, as parents, as sharers of their faith, as good citizens of their community. Leo was an absolute genius when it came to mechanical skills. There was nothing he would not tackle and eventually make as good as new. He won many awards during his 35 years at the Chevrolet Assembly Plant in Lakewood, Georgia. Several friends and relatives from Newnan also worked there and would attest to his uncommon skills. Life changed dramatically for Leo when God called Betty home. As in everything else in life, for Leo it was another problem with which he must deal, and he put his heart into being the best father, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather he could be. Leo was born with a love for all things that grew in the soil. His cottage in Moreland was a masterpiece and a testament to his love for the soil. He had his garden in this last year of his life with its bumper crop of tomatoes. It was quite an accomplishment for a 94-year-old man. Leo's life story was completed on January 15, 2024, while in the care of Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin. Leo's legacy of love and faith is held by his children, Tim (and Pat) Loftin of Longwood, FL., Theresa (and Tim) Davis of Carrollton, GA., and Glenn Loftin of Moreland, GA. He was a devoted grandfather to his grandchildren Stephanie Loftin Tolan, Elizabeth Davis Garner, Caroline Davis, Crystal Loftin and Sarah Loftin Green. His great grandchildren include Tucker Thornton, Cole Thornton, Jayce Green, Riley Tolan, Claire Tolan, Graham Tolan, and Lilana Garner. His surviving siblings are Sarah Loftin Boswell, Ray Loftin, and Faye Loftin O'Dell. Leo Loftin's family and friends will gather on Friday, January 19, 2024, at McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street for a time of visitation and sharing memories between the hours of 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The service to honor his exemplary life will be on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 11:00 PM in the McKoon Funeral Home Chapel. The service will be led by Dr. Anthony Langley and Reverend Colin Duncan. Interment will be beside his beloved Betty in Oak Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home and Crematory 770-253-4580.

Leo Dell Loftin

August 17, 1929 - January 15, 2024