Ronnie Keith Lofton, known to many as “Rambler Dog”, 80, of East Mount Carmel, Indiana, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 11, 1943, at his parent’s home in Gibson County, Indiana, the son of Archie and Ruby (McClellan) Lofton. He married Zoella Boner on June 4, 1964, and together they enjoyed forty-seven years of marriage until her passing.
Keith was a hard worker with a variety of work experiences during his lifetime. At a very young age, he began working on the family farm. Keith also worked in the oil fields, and for forty years he worked at Pacific Press factory. He was a great provider for his family and always willing to help anyone in need. In his spare time, Keith enjoyed coon hunting, fishing, boating and 4-wheeler riding. He liked spending time outside gardening, mowing, and tinkering with his tractor. He was a caring husband, father and grandfather and great-grandfather who will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Keith leaves behind four sons, Michael K. Lofton, James K. Lofton and wife Penny, Gregory S. Lofton, and Brian H. Lofton, all of Owensville, Indiana; ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dick (Charlotte) Lofton, Gary (Cathy) Lofton, Joe (Angie) Lofton; two sisters, Cinda (Mike) Garwood, Wilhmene “Willy” (Henry) Walls; several nieces and nephews.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Zoella; siblings, Charles Lofton, Vickie Moody, Jeffery Lofton; daughter-in-law, Kristi Lofton; and nephew, Andy Lofton.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a Visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be 12:30 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2023, in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Brother Bill Reed officiating. Burial will follow at Maumee Cemetery, in Gibson County, Indiana, where Keith will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Zoella.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Keith’s tribute wall, purchase flowers and leave condolences for the Lofton family, please visit www.keepesfuneralhome.com
