Edgar "Sonny" "Lone Wolf" Loatman's Obituary
Edgar “Sonny” “Lone Wolf” Loatman 69, of Upper Deerfield Twp. passed away on Tuesday morning January 8, 2013 in South Jersey Healthcare Hospice Care Inpatient Unit, Bridgeton, after an extended illness.
Born in Fairfield Twp. he was the son of the late Sherman and Velma (nee Mosley) Loatman and the husband of Roberta “Birdie” (nee Christopher) Loatman. Sonny had been an Upper Deerfield Twp. resident for the past five years and had previously lived in Greenwich and Stow Creek. Sonny grew up in the Stathems Neck area of Greenwich on a farm he worked with his late father. He enjoyed hunting and working in his yard. He was known for the exceptional care he gave to all of his vehicles and his immaculate combine that he once owned. He was lastly employed until his retirement in 2008 with the NJ State Department of Corrections as a truck driver, and prior to, had been employed with Major Petroleum as a tanker driver for 17 years. He loved the Greenwich area and had fond memories of times spent at Woodchoppers Hall. Two of his favorite hobbies were playing darts and horseshoes, and was always ready for a good challenge in either from anyone. He enjoyed life, and adored his family and friends. He is survived by his wife Roberta, his two children Martin P. Loatman of Hopewell Twp., and Lori L. Loatman of Shiloh and his step daughter Tina Martin of Elmer, his two sisters Mary Anna Ledden and her husband Harry of Greenwich, and Beverly Dickenson of Upper Deerfield Twp., two grandchildren Alissa Hope Loatman ,Alexis N. Martin, several nieces, nephews, cousins and various relatives. He was predeceased besides his parents by two brothers Kenneth Ridgway, and Gary Loatman, and his sister Dorcas Reed. Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 12, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. from the SRAY-WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME, 62 Landis Ave. at Carll’s Corner, Upper Deerfield Twp. The interment will be in Overlook Cemetery, Bridgeton. Friends may call on Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Sonny’s memory be made to SJH Hospice Care, Fenwick Plaza 223 Broadway, Salem, NJ 08072.
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