William Gipson Bill Loman
William Gipson "Bill" Loman was born January 5, 1930 in Daisy, Oklahoma to William and May (Hewitt) Loman. He passed from this life Friday, June 27, 2014 in Wichita Falls at the age of 84.
Bill moved to Ryan in 1949, where he met the love of his life "Pearl". Bill and Emma Pearl Webster were married August 11, 1950 in Henrietta, Texas. They were married for 63 years before she preceded him in death on July 18, 2013 Bill worked as a truck driver hauling hay and posts and also as a rancher. He enjoyed checking on his cattle and reminiscing about his adventures of hauling hay and the many friends he met. He never met a stranger which was evident since he could not go anywhere where someone didn't know him. Bill also had a nickname for everyone.
He is survived by his children - Alan Loman of Apache, Oklahoma, Billie Duncan and husband Len of Wichita Falls, Texas and Betty Loman of Ryan, three grandchildren, six great grandchildren, eight nieces and six nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, baby daughter Doreen, great granddaughter Alexandra Jade (AJ) Loman.
Funeral service for Mr. Loman will be Monday, June 30, 2014 at 10:00AM at the First Baptist Church in Ryan with Ricky Phillips officiating. Burial will be in the Ryan Cemetery under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home in Ryan. Visitation will be Sunday from 1-8PM at the funeral home in Ryan. (614 Washington) Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Ryan.