Robert Norman Loftis Sr., 80, of Van Buren, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 12:10 p.m.

Born on July 13, 1945, in Marion, Indiana, he was the son of the late Edward and Inez Albertine Loftis. Robert retired from Dana Corporation in Marion after 30 years of dedicated service and was a longtime member of the United Auto Workers (UAW). He was also a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #95 in Jonesboro.

Robert enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hunting, fishing, observing wildlife, and collecting arrowheads.

He is survived by his daughter, Tracey (Michael) Barley of Fort Wayne; son, Robert (Ann) Loftis Jr. of Van Buren; grandsons, Zachary (Maddison) Barley, Austin Loftis, Tristan Iser, Lucas (Sharon) Barley, and Kohl Loftis; granddaughters, Karlee (Brandon Adams) Maxey, Allison (Tracy Hathaway) Barley, and Britton Laypoole; brothers, Ben Loftis, and Mike Loftis; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Lisa Louise Loftis; brothers, August, Gerald, Ivan, James, John, and Dale Loftis.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home, 201 N. Main Street, Van Buren. A celebration of life service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ferguson & Glancy Funeral Home in Van Buren. Online condolences may be shared at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com.