Longtime Forrest City basketball coach Dwight Lofton passes away

A Legend he was! Idolized Coach Lofton growing up. Thankful for the relationship w/ Coach through the years. A great friend, mentor & role model from the moment I stepped onto the sidelines. Thoughts & prayers go out to his family, players & the whole Forrest City Community! pic.twitter.com/VtWlnIMZJ5

— McKenzie Pierce (@MckP_BHS) April 8, 2021

I can’t process this... great friend who I’ve trusted since the day we played pick up ball in NLR. I’m gonna our conversations so much. #RIPCoachLof

— Wes Swift (@coachwesswift) April 8, 2021

Shocked to hear about the passing of Forrest City Coach Dwight Lofton. One of the best coaches and good guys you would ever meet. My thoughts and prayers are with Coaches family and the @FC_Schools. pic.twitter.com/93r8JtHoF9

— Coach Wayne Herren (@CoachHerren) April 8, 2021

The city of NLR , NLR Basketball and myself personally are saddened by the news of the death of Coach Dwight Lofton He was a mentor to me that was just as excited in our victories as his own #RipCoachLof

— Coach Rice (@johnnyrice22) April 8, 2021