Gerald “Jerry” James Lofton

Gerald “Jerry” James Lofton, of St. Charles, MO, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Edna Lofton; cherished son of the late James and Armella Lofton; devoted father of Julie Anne (Tony) Carter and Jennifer Kay (Eric) McChesney; loving grandfather of Alexis, Drew, Luke, Brooke, Blair, Alexandria, Paige, Troy, Christopher, Tony, Allison, Tori, Jeffrey, Steven, Aisha, Kylie, Jeremy, Dolce and Anna; treasured great-grandfather of Jack, Jason, Jacob, Kace, Brody, Glaison, Kruse, Barrett, Lainey with one more great-grandson on the way; dear brother of  the late Greg Lofton, Charles (Joyce) Lofton and Mary Ann (Bruce Koepke) Reid; Gerald is also survived by step-children Jeff (Aimee) Covington, Richard (Bree) Covington, Albert (Melody) Covington, sister-in-law Pat Lofton, and his dear aunt Celeste and former wife Jane Lofton.

Jerry proudly and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of the Moolah Shrine Temple and the Meridian Lodge #2 AF & AM, St. Louis, MO. Jerry retired from SuperValue where he worked in transportation. He was a police officer in St. Ann, Missouri and was a Missouri State Highway Patrolman. He was a private chauffeur and bodyguard for many years and provided security for incoming celebrities and officials. He was a pilot and enjoyed flying. He loved to go camping and traveling. Jerry also loved singing. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and family was the most important priority in his life.

Jerry is dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorials may be made in Jerry's name to Shriners Hospital.