In Memory Of
William A. Hoffman
1938
2023
William A. Hoffman
January 27, 1938 — October 12, 2023
William A. Hoffman AKA Bill, Billy, Chief, SWEDOL, Dad passed away peacefully in his sleep October 12, 2023 after a brief reoccurring battle with lymphoma. Bill was born January 27, 1938 to Evelyn & Orlo Hoffman. He has one living brother Bob (Marlene) Hoffman. He had two sisters Joyce (Jim) Glasener & Maryland McClure. He also had four other brothers Chuck (Kathy) Hoffman, Dale (Bev) Hoffman, Gary (Rita) Hoffman, & Todd Smith. Bill raised 3 children with Claudette, Gayle (Scot) Hester-Wendling, Chris Hoffman, and Teresa (Robert) Eastway. Bill also raised two boys with Kathy, Robert Tucker and Drew Tucker. Bill was a hands-on dad that taught, encouraged, supported and participated in all the kids sports and activities.
He was admired and respected for his work ethic, his honesty, and his outspoken way when he believed in something. Bill demonstrated his unwavering dedication in his service to his country for 42 years (or 15,330 days). He spent 19 years at Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base in Mansfield, Ohio as a manpower resource manager in the Ohio National Guard. He then served the next 23 years at Andrews AirForce Base in Maryland as Inventory Management in the United States Air Force. His decorations include: Air Force Achievement Medal, Air force Longevity Service Award, Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbons/Rifle, AirForce Outstanding Unit Award, AirForce Organizational Excellence Award, and AirForce Good Conduct Medal.
Bill Retired in 1998 and Enjoyed 25 years of traveling, entertaining family and friends, living by the beach, and most importantly playing golf. His favorite golf partner was his lifelong best friend, Jack Inscore. You usually didn't see one without the other. Their friendship was contagious, they were always teasing and picking on each other, but always there for each other in life's ups and downs. Bill was a long-time member of the Moose Lodge and The American Legion, and he made lifelong friends through these organizations.
Bill had an infectious personality. He made friends easily wherever he went, and he was never shy about speaking up about the things he loved. To name a few; The Ohio State Buckeyes football team in which he knew the players stats and the teams' strengths and weaknesses, the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Indians, little league baseball, golf, his children, family, friends, grandchildren Brittany Garcia (Joe Jennings), Brandon Hester, and great grandchildren Quentin, Luka, Merino, Tani, and Kane. He loved to go out to eat with friends and have a few beers. He was always ready to laugh and joke and tease, but he could be serious, kind, and supportive when the moment called for it. Bill also was a proclaimed Christian who openly talked about his salvation.
The caring nature of Bill was reciprocated by his friends and family during his battle with lymphoma. The outpouring of love and support that Bill received amazed and humbled him. He was always talking about others even in his time of need. He will be greatly missed and reflected upon as a true friend, a loved father, and a genuine human being.
In lieu of flowers the family would like to have donations sent to The Myrtle Beach Moose Lodge 1959, PO Box 1641, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578 in honor of Bill Hoffman.
He was admired and respected for his work ethic, his honesty, and his outspoken way when he believed in something. Bill demonstrated his unwavering dedication in his service to his country for 42 years (or 15,330 days). He spent 19 years at Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base in Mansfield, Ohio as a manpower resource manager in the Ohio National Guard. He then served the next 23 years at Andrews AirForce Base in Maryland as Inventory Management in the United States Air Force. His decorations include: Air Force Achievement Medal, Air force Longevity Service Award, Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbons/Rifle, AirForce Outstanding Unit Award, AirForce Organizational Excellence Award, and AirForce Good Conduct Medal.
Bill Retired in 1998 and Enjoyed 25 years of traveling, entertaining family and friends, living by the beach, and most importantly playing golf. His favorite golf partner was his lifelong best friend, Jack Inscore. You usually didn't see one without the other. Their friendship was contagious, they were always teasing and picking on each other, but always there for each other in life's ups and downs. Bill was a long-time member of the Moose Lodge and The American Legion, and he made lifelong friends through these organizations.
Bill had an infectious personality. He made friends easily wherever he went, and he was never shy about speaking up about the things he loved. To name a few; The Ohio State Buckeyes football team in which he knew the players stats and the teams' strengths and weaknesses, the Cleveland Browns, the Cleveland Indians, little league baseball, golf, his children, family, friends, grandchildren Brittany Garcia (Joe Jennings), Brandon Hester, and great grandchildren Quentin, Luka, Merino, Tani, and Kane. He loved to go out to eat with friends and have a few beers. He was always ready to laugh and joke and tease, but he could be serious, kind, and supportive when the moment called for it. Bill also was a proclaimed Christian who openly talked about his salvation.
The caring nature of Bill was reciprocated by his friends and family during his battle with lymphoma. The outpouring of love and support that Bill received amazed and humbled him. He was always talking about others even in his time of need. He will be greatly missed and reflected upon as a true friend, a loved father, and a genuine human being.
In lieu of flowers the family would like to have donations sent to The Myrtle Beach Moose Lodge 1959, PO Box 1641, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29578 in honor of Bill Hoffman.
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