May 4, 1953 — April 6, 2026
Wesley B. Loflin III passed away on April 6, 2026, at the age of 72, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his illness, Wesley displayed a quiet bravery, and he was comforted by the presence of his lifelong friends during his final days.
Born on May 4, 1953, in Macon, Georgia, Wesley moved to Memphis during his childhood. He was a proud graduate of Central High School and the University of Memphis. It was during his college years that he joined the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, forming a brotherhood that remained the cornerstone of his life for over fifty years. For the last twenty years, Wesley made his home at Snow Lake Shores, Mississippi, where he found great peace in the community and the landscape.
Wesley was a man of extraordinary observation and intellect. A deep lover of nature and wildlife, he was a peaceful observer of the natural world, a passion he fully embraced during his years at the lake. He possessed a rare and tremendous memory, never forgetting a date or the specific timing of past events. This sharp mind extended to his passion for cinema; a true movie buff, Wesley’s eye for detail was so sharp that he could identify the director of a movie simply by the style of a camera pan, and his ear so refined that he could identify the work of a particular Foley artist from just a snippet of sound.
He had a unique gift for seeing the world differently than most. Wesley possessed a keen sense of the value in objects that others might overlook, finding worth and story where others saw none. While he deeply valued his solitude and the quiet of his surroundings, he was a fiercely loyal and caring friend who always made time for the people he loved. In his 50s he decided to attend nursing school and graduated. He never practiced but was always proud of the accomplishment.
Wesley was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Blanton Loflin, Jr. and Harriet Sonora Lang Loflin. He is survived by his brother, William P. (Billy) Loflin and his wife Susan; his beloved nieces and nephews, John Wesley Loflin, Glory Day Loflin, Grace Loflin, and Elisha Loflin; and a close-knit circle of friends who were like brothers to him.
Service Information:
A celebration of Wesley’s life will be held on Sunday April 26th at Snow Lake Shores Community Center. In honor of his love for the natural world, the family suggests donations be made to the Marshall County Humane Society.