JAMES BRUCE LOOMIS, SR.'s Obituary
Obituary of Mr. James Bruce Loomis, Sr.
James Bruce Loomis, Sr., 78, of Georgetown, passed away in the care of the Delaware Hospice Center on October 22, 2016. He was born on July 14, 1938 in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan to the late William Everett and Florence Naomi Bowers Loomis. He worked for, and retired as an Inspector for the USDA. He was a committed Christian man who was outgoing, and a very social person who enjoyed talking to everyone. He was devoted to his family and especially fond of his grandchildren. He was a member of the Lion's Club; the Woodworker's Club; and an associate member of the F.O.P., Lodge 2. He also loved antique cars, and enjoyed driving the back roads and stopping out for lunch. He travelled and palled around with his best friend, Woody Honaker, who looked out for him. Woody was a wonderful fellow Christian friend. James is survived by his four children: James B. Loomis, Jr., of Selbyville, DE; Robert E. Loomis (Mary), of Churchville, MD; Dale E. Loomis, of Jacksonville, FL and Leane L Miles, of Pocomoke City, MD. He is also survived by a sister: Barbara Riggle, of Mt. Pleasant, MI. James has 8 grandchildren: JB Loomis, III; Jordie Loomis; Diane Kurek (Nathan); Lily Loomis; Andrew Loomis; Dylan Loomis; Sarah Rupp; and Ashley and Ella Miles. There are five great-grandchildren: Jake Kurek and Levi Kurek; Floyd, Ava, and Esme Rupp. In addition to his parents, James was preceded by his siblings: Roby Loomis; Gerald Loomis; Don Loomis; Bill Loomis; Margaret Loomis; and Ruth Loomis.
A funeral service will be held at the Watson Funeral Home in Millsboro, DE on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 7 PM in the evening. Friends may call one hour prior, from 6 PM until 7 for viewing and visitation with the family. Pastor David Monroe will officiate. Interment will be private at the Harford Memorial Park in Bel Air, MD. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Zoar United Methodist Church, 24463 Gravel Hill Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966; or the Delaware Hospice, 100 Patriot Way, Milford, DE 19963.
Electronic condolences to:
What’s your fondest memory of JAMES?
What’s a lesson you learned from JAMES?
Share a story where JAMES's kindness touched your heart.
Describe a day with JAMES you’ll never forget.
How did JAMES make you smile?