Ricky Thomas Loflin

Ricky Thomas Loflin, age 64, of Sophia, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

 Ricky was born on June 15, 1960, in Asheboro, NC, to Arthur Thomas Loflin and Shirley Routh Griffin. He spent his life working in construction, and in 1998, he founded Loflin’s Paving, a company he led with passion until his retirement in 2023. Ricky’s love for the outdoors was evident in his hobbies, including racing dirt bikes, where he was a member of the NCHSA (North Carolina Hare Scramble Association) since 1990. He enjoyed fishing with friends and family, spending time outdoors, and teaching kids how to ride dirt bikes. Ricky was known for his dedication to his work, his adventurous spirit, and his love for sharing life’s joys with those around him.

 Ricky is predeceased by his wife of 37 years, Karen Lynn Loflin; his father, Arthur Loflin; stepfather Joe Shelton; his sister, Teresa Haithcox; and his nephew, Brandon Moser.

He is survived by his daughter, Dasha Oxendine; grandchildren, Emily and Cheyenne Oxendine, Ava and Cohen Loflin; mother, Shirley Griffin; brothers, Dale Loflin and Scott Loflin (Rachael); nephew, Joshua Loflin (Veronica); niece and nephew, Amber and Isaiah Kimes . He is also survived by his beloved dog Sissy.

The family will receive friends on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 11:00 am - 11:45 am at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 S. Main St, Randleman. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 pm with Pastor Marcus Wall officiating. Interment directly after at Randolph Memorial Park.

 Pugh Funeral Home is serving the Loflin family.