Jack Loftis, former Chronicle editor, dies at 80 Chron.com Jack Loftis, editor of the Houston Chronicle from 1987 to 2002, died Monday night after a long illness. Loftis died at 10 p.m. at the Gardens of Bellaire assisted living home, according to Bellaire police. He is survived by his wife, Beverly. Loftis … Former Houston Chronicle Editor Jack Loftis Dies at 80ABC News all 26 news articles |