Mr. Kenneth James Lofton, age 70, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. Mr. Lofton was born July 2, 1944 in Waverly, TN to Ewell and Bertha Parnell Lofton. He was married to Kara Lofton. Mr. Lofton was a retired technician for Matheson Gas in New Johnsonville. He was a member Buffalo Primitive Baptist Church. Visitation with the family will be Thursday March 19, 2015 from 4-8 pm and Friday March 20, 2015 from 11 am until service time at 1 pm at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly. Funeral Service will be conducted by Elder Ray Churchwell. Interment will follow in McKeel Cemetery in Waverly, TN. The family requests donations be made to Buffalo Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Eric Mayberry, 6365 Forks River Rd. Hurricane Mills, TN 37078, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. Survivors include: Wife: Kara Lofton of New Johnsonville Children: Kenny Lofton (Rebecca) of Mt. Juliet Kevin Lofton (Ginger) of New Johnsonville Kendra Stanfield (Bubba) of New Johnsonville Sister: Joan Carey of Waverly Sister-in-law: Sheila Lofton of Waverly 11 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents; Ewell and Bertha Lofton, and his brother; Larry Lofton. LUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOME 2400 Hwy. 13 North Waverly, TN 37185 Telephone 931-296-2437 Obituary Line 931-296-3500