On April 11, 2026, Junior C. Loughrie, 73, of Kenmore lost a yearlong battle with Hepatocellular Liver Cancer. His wife Cynthia, son Timothy and his Annie by his side.

Born in Grafton, West Virginia to John and Karminettia Loughrie on September 7, 1952. He moved to Akron very early in his childhood, returning often to West Virginia to visit the "homeplace" and his extended family. Junior always dreamed of moving to West Virginia after his retirement. He was very close to fulfilling that dream when God decided to call him home.

Junior was a member of the Kenmore High School Class of 1971 until he left early to voluntarily enlist in the Army during the Vietnam War. (1971 - 1972) Junior originally enlisted to become a mechanic but after being shown a movie or two he decided he wanted to become a helicopter "Door Gunner". On November 7, 1971, he was awarded "The Air Medal With "V" Device" for heroism during a visual reconnaissance mission in the Quag Tri Provence, Republic of Vietnam. When an accompanying scout aircraft was downed by enemy fire, Junior was able to deliver accurate devastating fire until the downed crew was aboard his aircraft, and all were able to get to safety. After returning home he attended Akron Evening High School at North High School. Graduating in 1975. Like many other Vietnam Veterans, Junior did not know that eventually he would fight the biggest battle of his life called Agent Orange. Which not only left him with debilitating neuropathy, but also with liver cancer.

In 1981 Junior became employed at B&C Machine where he continued to work for 33 years. Retiring in 2014. Starting out as a machine operator and working up to leadman/set up. While at B&C Junior built long time friendships with Bill, Bob, Mikey and Ron. Enjoying many breakfasts and poker parties with the guys.

Junior was a jack of all trades. He could honestly fix just about anything. His motto ... He was never going to pay someone to do something he could do for himself. He was an outdoor type of fellow. Junior enjoyed vegetable gardening, yard work, fishing, hunting and he especially loved feeding his outdoor critters ... Birds, groundhogs, possums, raccoons, skunks, squirrels and sometimes a deer of two if he was in WV.

Junior was a very patriotic man who had much love for his God and Country. He was a born again Christian and a member of Park United Methodist Church.

Junior was preceded in death by his parent's John and Karminettia and son Junior Allen. He is survived by his wife Cynthia of 46 years. Renewing their original vows from 1979 on their 45th Anniversary in 2024. Children Timothy, Wendy, Laura & Jennifer, 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Brothers in Law Floyd and Scott Baker. Many cousins and extended family and his loyal cat Mama who stayed by his side throughout his illness, some days never leaving his bedside.

Many thanks to Gentiva Home Hospice and Summa Barberton Hospital. To Pastor David Haydu, to the many Prayer Warriers at Park United Methodist Church and to our extended family and friends who have prayed and given Junior and I so much support during our time of need.

Junior's corneas have been donated to Lifebanc so that two people will be given the gift of sight.

Per Junior's wishes a private grave side service has taken place at Copley Cemetery, Copley, Ohio.

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.