Jack Ray Proffitt

Jack R. Proffitt, 79, of New Castle, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was born in Bluefield, WV, a son of the late William and Edith Lewis Proffitt and had been an area resident most of his life. He proudly served in United States Coast Guard and retired as a Senior Auditor with the Virginia Dept. of Taxation following over 30 years of service. Jack enjoyed farming, the outdoors and nature, but mostly the time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren whom he adored. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his siblings, Margaret, Bill Jr. and Henry. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Nancy Loope Proffitt; son, Ronald R. Proffitt and his wife Kelly; three grandchildren, Abby Proffitt, Kara Proffitt and Brett Stone and wife Amanda; sister-in-law, Lou Loope Ramsey; brothers-in-law, James H. Loope and wife Lillian, William Bill Loope and wife Margie and John D. Loope and wife Judy. Jack is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends and neighbors. The family would like to express their sincere thanks for the wonderful care given by the doctors, nurses and staff of Blue Ridge Cancer Care and Lewis Gale Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11AM, Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Chapel of John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem. Pastors Sheldon Cosma and Cody Rader will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Cedar Lawn Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the funeral home. An online guest book is available for family and friends by visiting www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Wednesday, February 12th, 2020 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Service When Thursday, February 13th, 2020 11:00am Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Interment When Thursday, February 13th, 2020 Location Cedar Lawn Memorial Park Address 5070 Cove Rd NW Roanoke, VA 24017