10/16/2025
Such a good man, Jim will be dearly missed. He played a very big role in the construction side of bringing Wanderlust Crossings RV Park to life. It was an honor to get to work with him, but also to just know him as a person.
James “Jim” Edman Loomis was born January 14, 1944, to James and Burnice (Van Winkle) Loomis in Woodward, Oklahoma and was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at his home in Weatherford at the age of 81 years.
Jim was raised in Woodward and graduated from Woodward High School in 1962, where he was an active member of the football team. While in Woodward he also worked alongside his father on the family farm.
In August of 1962, Jim moved to Weatherford to attend Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU), where he met the love of his life, Jeanne, on his very first night. The two were married on August 27, 1965 in Frederick, and made their home in Weatherford, where Jim later graduated from SWOSU in 1966. He began his career in education, teaching math and driver’s education, and coaching football and girls’ basketball for the next six years in Owasso, Taloga, and eventually Enid. It was in Enid that he and Jeanne welcomed their two children, Michael and Steven.
In 1971, he moved the family back to where it all started, Weatherford. There, he worked full-time with Sawatzky Construction, building over 500 residential homes. Years later, he started his own construction company and also worked as the Director of the SWOSU Physical Plant for nearly 15 years. During this time he also became instrumental in launching the soccer program at both Weatherford High School and SWOSU. He served as the first head coach of the Weatherford High School soccer team, and later became the first head coach of the Men’s soccer team at SWOSU from 1999 to 2001. It was there at SWOSU, that he earned the Lone Star Conference Coach of the Year honors in his final season.
After this time period he re-launched his own construction business again, Jim Loomis Construction. In his role as contractor, he was instrumental in building key SWOSU facilities, including the Pioneer Event Center, the Everett Dobson Golf Training Facility, the Hook-Loomis Strength & Conditioning Center, the iconic Centennial Clock Tower, the Hodge Center along with dozens of other commercial projects. Through his work, he left his fingerprint on buildings all across Western Oklahoma, a lasting legacy of his craftmanship and dedication to his craft. Jim was also recently had the great honor of receiving the “Order of Merit” from SWOSU for his work not only at SWOSU but, the community as well.
Most importantly, Jim cherished every moment spent with his family and took great pleasure in attending all of his grandchildren’s events. He also enjoyed a good round of golf when he could. He was a man of deep faith and a longtime and very active member of First Baptist Church, where he remained devoted until his passing.
Jim is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jeanne Loomis; his son, Michael Loomis and wife, Cori (Hook); his three grandsons, Austin Loomis and wife, Meagan, Carter Loomis and Trevor Loomis; two great-grandchildren, Eleanor “Ellie” James Loomis and Liam Austin Loomis; and three sisters, Erma Murlin, Anita Blankenship and husband, Ron, and Alice Brooks. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Steven Loomis; his brother, Jack Loomis; and two brothers-in-law, Gerald Murlin and Dan Brooks.
Funeral services for Jim Loomis will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025, 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church (Weatherford) with Earl Stephenson officiating. Graveside services will directly follow. Services are under the direction of Lockstone Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Saturday and 12:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Sunday.
