SOUTH PLYMOUTH – Robert V. Loomis, 75, of South Plymouth, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at his home, while surrounded by his family.
Mr. Loomis was born in Noth Pitcher on Dec. 1, 1934, a son of the late Ashville and Hazel Wood Loomis. A lifelong resident of the area, he was a self-employed farmer and dozer operator for over 50 years. He served as a former town councilman and tax assessor for the Town of Pharsalia for many years, and worked at the Chenango Co. Dept. of Soil & Water Conservation in his earlier years.
He is survived by his children, Gary (Malinda) Loomis and Jerry (Kathy) Loomis, all of North Pharsalia; and his grandchildren, Danielle, Gary, Jr., Erica, and Jessica Loomis. He also leaves behind his brothers, Richard (Claudia) Loomis of Morrisville, Steve (Joette) Loomis of South Otselic, and Dave (Kai) Loomis of North Pitcher; and his sisters, Kareen Gibbons of Plymouth and Mary (Sal) Maggio of Rehovoth Beach, Del.; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his wife, Eleanor Franklin Loomis, on Aug. 12, 2002.
Funeral services will be held at the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, on Thursday at 11a.m. with Jeanne Angell officiating.  Burial will be in Preston Cemetery. 
The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. 
Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Loomis may be directed to the Hospice of Chenango Co., 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815. Personal condolences for the family may be made by visiting www.klsharpfuneralhome.com.