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Henry Hoffman Obituary
He was a native of South Carolina and a resident of Virginia for 65 years.
Mr. Hoffman retired from the Newport News Shipyard as a welder after 38 years of service.
He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Audrey H. Hoffman; two daughters, Sherry Maynard and husband, Robert, of York County, Karen Wallace and husband, David, of Poquoson; son, Kenny Hoffman and wife, Michelle, of Seaford; two sisters, Fannie Hundley and Faye Brown; and five grandchildren, Matthew Stinson, Lindsay Rogers, Kristina Stinson, Zach Hoffman and Harrison Maynard.
The family received friends on Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, at Peninsula Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Arthur Rajanayakam. Burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park.
Thank you to Dr. Jacob Jones for his kindness and care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, 1509 Todds Lane, Hampton, VA 23666.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Henry Hoffman
Connie North
August 27, 2008
Audrey, I just heard of your loss today. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Connie, JW, and Kelli North
Kathy James
August 23, 2008
To Audrey & family, Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers. God Bless!
Kathy & Danny
Connie Rone
August 17, 2008
I began cutting Henry's hair about 15 years ago. Each time he sat in my chair, he argued and "picked" on me about "everything". I throughly enjoyed the bantering back and forth and gave as good as I got. One day, I nicked his ear with the clippers. He didn't say anything, he just let me carry on about the fact that I never nicked anyone. It seemed like it became a tradition and from then on, I always nicked him in the same spot. One day last year, he came casually through the salon door, with DUCT TAPE layed perfectly across the top of his ears, hopefully proventing the inevitable "nick"! I couldn't stop laughing as he announced that he was just trying to protect his self! From that day forward, I never nicked him again! I will miss Henry and his wonderful wit. The teasing and laughing we shared is a beautiful memory for me. Henry leaves behind a great legacy with his family and his friends. I will always cherish the laughter we shared, the plants we traded off and the time he told me that he knew he didn't get a real good haircut unless he bled!
Anna Fleming
August 14, 2008
Dear Audrey, Karen, Sherry, Kenny and all the grandchildren: I want you to know how much Henry meant to me and how much he will be missed. Out of all my mother's neighbors, he was my favorite. He always had a smile for me and could pick up my spirits no matter what I was going through. My own father has been gone for 22 years, and I could always count on Henry to look out for my mom . She will miss him greatly too. I feel blessed to have known him and to have had him for a friend and neighbor. The neighborhood will not be the same without him.
Love,
Anna Marie Fleming
Nell Vass
August 14, 2008
We are so very sorry for your loss,Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this very sad time. May God comfort you and surround you with His love during this time.
In deepest sympathy
Brad and Nell Vass
August 14, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our
thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family.
Bud & Barbara Campbell
Bob and Joann George
August 14, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to Sherry, Robert, and their family on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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