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Aug. 22, 1943 – Aug. 19, 2024

FERRIDAY – Funeral services for George Almond Loomis, Jr., 81, of Ferriday will be held at Young’s Funeral Home in Ferriday on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024, at 1 p.m. with Bro. Larry Wagoner and Bro. Terry Robinson officiating. Interment will follow at New Pine Hill Cemetery in Leland, LA, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m.

George was born on Sunday, Aug. 22, 1943, in Akron, OH, and passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was a beloved member of Dunbarton Baptist Church and a dedicated Chairman of Ducks Unlimited. George’s big personality meant he never met a stranger, making friends wherever he went. An avid hunter and Mayor of Possum Bayou, he was deeply connected to the outdoors and the traditions of the land. For many years, George was affectionately known as the “meat man,” a testament to his skills as a butcher and his passion for cooking. His service as a deputy with the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office demonstrated his commitment to his community, where he was widely respected and admired. Known as Papa George, he will be remembered throughout Concordia Parish for putting smiles on many children’s faces. From bringing suckers to the local Elementary Schools, delivering care packages on Christmas, and leading the Huntington Hounds Football Team wherever they went. George was always willing to go above and beyond for anyone without expecting anything in return. His legacy of kindness, service, and love for the outdoors will be remembered by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who cherished his family, always putting their happiness and well-being first.

He is reunited with his parents, George A. Loomis, Sr. and Betty Blocker Loomis; brother, Richard A. Loomis; sister, Judith L. Corkern; and granddaughter, Macy Alexandra Loomis.

Those left behind to cherish George’s memories is the love of his life of 62 years, Vickie Corkern Loomis of Ferriday; son, Gregg Loomis and his wife, Melissa of Ferriday; daughter, Lisa Loomis of McKinney, TX; grandson, Lynn Loomis and his wife, Brittany of Monterey, LA; granddaughter, Sarah Campbell and her husband, Taylor of Monterey, LA; granddaughter, Emma Loomis of Ferriday; great-grandsons, Carter and Jackson Loomis of Monterey, LA; great-granddaughters, Cate and Meryl Campbell of Monterey, LA; brother, Billy Loomis and his wife, Lisa of Camp, AR; sisters, Linda Loomis Mullins of Marshall, TX and Jenny Loomis Blunschi and her husband, Woodie of Ferriday; sisters-in-law,  Nancy Loomis, Vernell Seal, Barbara Cox, Margaret Seal, and Sue Robertson; and a host of nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins.

Those honoring George as pallbearers will be Chris Corkern, Brad Corkern, David Corkern, Taylor Campbell, Woodie Blunschi, and Gary King.

Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Wayne Poole, Charles Ferguson, and Matt Maroon.

To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.