Jack A. Loomis, of McCook, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family, at the age of 89, on Friday, February 25, 2022. Jack was born on his family farm in rural Hayes County on July 19, 1932, to Ewing Reed and Lela Mae (Rogers) Loomis. He was raised on his family farm and attended Hayes Center high school until graduating in 1951. He was involved in football, basketball, and baseball while growing up, as well as being an avid Husker fan his whole life.
On May 8, 1952, Jack was united in marriage to Hazel Ward at the Union Congregational Church parsonage in Hayes Center. After uniting, they were blessed with three sons: Benjie, Danny, and Scott Loomis. In December of 1952, Jack was drafted to the United States Army. After proudly serving his country in Korea, Jack was discharged in 1954. After returning home to Hayes County, he began working for his father-in-law raising cattle. Shortly after that, he began his own farming and ranching operation in Eastern Hayes County. While living on the farm, he was a member, as well as on the board of, the Evergreen Union Church. His life passion was farming and raising cattle, and his favorite time of the year was fall harvest.
In 2002, Jack and Hazel bought a house in McCook, Nebraska and slowly began retiring over the next 12 years. In 2014 ,they moved to their home in McCook permanently, and began attending West First Chapel. Since his retirement, he started the hobby of woodworking. He made models of John Deere farm equipment as well as bird feeders out of wood pieces. Many of his finished products were given to his family. Jack's wife and family were very important to him. He loved spending time with them and making memories.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Ewing Reed and Lela Mae Loomis; son, Scott Loomis in 2007; three brothers, Edwing (Neva) Loomis, Reed Jr. (Vonda) Loomis and Ronald Loomis; father-in-law Elmer (Jessie) Ward; brothers-in-law, Harold (Jeanne) Yohe, Robert (Ruth) Ward and Lamoine McKillip; along with a very special niece Carla McKillip.
Jack is survived by his wife, Hazel of 69 years; sons, Benjie (Marie) Loomis and Danny (Jackie) Loomis, all of Maywood Nebraska; brother, Donald (LaVerda) Loomis of Arvada, Colorado; sisters-in-law Betty McKillip of McCook, Nebraska, Irene (Richard) Oglesby of Sherman, Texas and Becky (Richard) Busboom of Dannebrog, Nebraska; 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services for Jack will be held at the West First Chapel in McCook, Nebraska, Friday, March 4, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. with Johnny Walker officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM with family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Friends may leave on-line condolences at herrmannfh.com. Lunch will be served at the Hayes Center Community Building at the Hayes Center Fairgrounds at 1:00 p.m. with Graveside services at the Hayes Center Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.
Memorials, in his name, may be given of your choice, to the Hayes Center Senior Center, Hayes County Fire Department, or Hayes Center Ambulance.