Mr. George Russell Hoffman, Jr., 80, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family and friends.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Philip Morgan. Burial with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Park-Harrisburg. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 prior to the service.
George was born on April 8, 1936 in Gloversville, NY. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in Germany and Vietnam. George was a very patriotic man, and loved his country dearly. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, bowling and playing his guitar and singing. One of his hobbies was playing cards with buddies at DAV Chapter 27.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Pike Hoffman; daughters, Tammy Morgan (Philip Morgan), Terri Hoffman (Tyrone Neville); grandchildren, Leah Morgan, David Clifton, Lexie Clifton, Maddie LaBorde, Adam Clifton, Jerred Blackstock, Ross Blackstock, and Austin Blackstock.
Memorials may be made to DAV Chapter 27, 2400 Rock Hill Church Road, Concord, NC 28027, or the National Kidney Foundation, 4819 Park Road, Suite C, Charlotte, NC 28209.
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Wilkinson Funeral Home is handling arrangements for the Hoffman family.