Doin Edwin Loftis, 77 of Springfield passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Cox South Hospital after a short illness surrounded by family.

He was born to the late Ferd Loftis and Fredah (Loftis) Sallee and husband, Joe on July 8, 1938 in Portland, Oregon. In addition to his parents, his brother, Foin Loftis preceded him in death.

Doin is survived by wife, Esther (Baker) Loftis; daughter, Telika Banks and husband, Jim; son, Darrell Loftis and wife, Jamie all of Springfield; granddaughter, Tiffany Branson and husband, Keith of Clever, granddaughter, Brettany Bohannon and husband, Tommy, grandson, Cory Loftis, grandson, Brendan Loftis, granddaughter, Aliena Loftis all of Springfield; great-granddaughters, Jerika and Mirandah Branson of Clever, great-granddaughter, Morgan Bohannon, great-grandson, Anthony Bohannon; niece, Debra and Paul Durham and son Coleman all of Springfield, and special friends Dawn Stearns and daughters Danielle and Kayla.

Doin was a contractor by trade and owned Lofco Inc. Doin contracted acoustical ceiling jobs, rental apartments, houses and offices. In September 1980 he co-founded Loftis Jewelry and Pawnbrokers with co-founder and partner Dianna (Loftis) Wheeler.

Doin was a member of Sertoma Club, Elks Lodge of Springfield. He was a founding member and past president of the National Pawnbrokers Association and founding member of Missouri Pawnbrokers Association and Greater Ozarks Pawnbrokers Association.

Doin loved and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be missed by all. He had numerous friends and extended family, too many to mention.

Funeral services will be Friday, May 6, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel with burial to follow in Hazelwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, May 5, 2016 from 6-8 pm in the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Children's Miracle Network or Isabel's House.