In Memorian: Jan Loflin

Mr. Jan Harrison Loflin passed away on November 7, 2020. He was 84.  

Jan was born July 2, 1936 and raised in Star, MS. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force and in 1965 joined UMMC and the Department of Physiology & Biophysics.  During his nearly 55 year tenure in the department, Jan served as a research assistant and managed the department machine shop for many years.  Jan “retired” on June 30, 1998 but continued to work part time, serving as a valued colleague and a tremendous source of expertise for the department until February 2020. 

Jan was a talented woodworker, machinist, plastics “engineer”, and all around “fix it” expert who could repair almost anything. He knew where all of the old equipment was stored and could always find what was needed by department researchers and staff. Jan also had a keen memory and was a rich source of knowledge of department history. He was highly respected and admired by his colleagues.

Jan was a devoted husband to Cora Quimby Loflin, his wife of 61 years, who preceded him in death. Jan and Cora traveled around the world and had many adventures together. He enjoyed exploring new places. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Jan is survived by his daughter Pamela and her husband Major William Baker, USMC (Ret.), of King, NC; grandson Harrison Baker of Greenville, SC; granddaughter Kimberly and her husband Captain Kane Jones, USAF, of Biloxi; great granddaughter Shelby Jones of Biloxi; and sister Patsy Phillips of Star.

An outside visitation was held at Wesleyanna United Methodist Church in Star on November 20th. Memorials may be made to the Childrens of Mississippi at UMMC.