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Wilbur “Bill” K. Hoffman, 91, of Memphis, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 32 years, Georgette Bradfield Hoffman, his second wife of 30 years, Hazel Baggett Hoffman, and his brother, Allen Hoffman. Mr. Hoffman is survived by his children, Helen P. Curry, Allen D. Hoffman, Barbara A. Whitney, Wilbur K. Hoffman Jr., Teresa M. Gallarno, Richard D. Hoffman, and David K. Hoffman, 19 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Mr. Hoffman proudly served 24 years in the U.S. Army. He was a veteran of WWII, D-Day, Pointe Du Hoc, Normandy, France. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor and Oak Leaf. He was also in CCC’s and the U.S. Forestry. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 10 from 5-8 p.m. at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd. and a funeral on Friday also at the funeral home starting at 10 a.m. Online condolences and floral tributes may be made by visiting www. memphisfuneralhome.net Memphis Funeral Home And Memorial Gardens 3700 N. Germantown Rd. 901-725-0100
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Love you, Grandpa. We are all so very proud of you and to have known you. Thank you for all you did for me, us (the family), and us (the world).
Zach
January 17, 2014
Bill, I miss you. You were a friend (who was there for my on a couple unexpected occasions) and a great human being. Your personal experiences and stories captured the humanity of war (unlike any veteran I interviewed for the book) and how special it was to be a Ranger in Dog Company during WWII. I would have had a hard time writing Dog Company without your help.
Rest in peace brave hero.
Patrick O'Donnell
January 13, 2013
Dad, words are not enough today. You know your family and friends love you. You are blessed. Rest in peace, we will never forget you. Your daughter, Pat
January 11, 2013
Thank you DAD for being you and welcoming me to your family!!!! You are going to be sorely missed, you were one of a kind!!!! My deepest sympathies to the rest of our family!!! Love John Whiney
January 11, 2013
Dear "Dad", You have always held a special place in my heart from that very first meeting in 1977(wow- 36 years ago!)You've taught me many things throughout these years - honesty, integrity, faithfulness, family, love, honor, courage! I hope I've passed these virtues onto your 2 grandchildren(as well as your 2 tiny great grandgirls) here in CT. I will miss your St Paddy's day cards to me;I will miss your tinkering with whatever it was you wanted to show me; I will miss our long phone conversations, your sweet remarks and your woodworking artwork; Most of all, I will miss the love you always showed to me, the tight hugs and the kisses-you always made it clear that I was your "daughter" and I knew I was loved by you (and Hazel). We Love you, Dad. You will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.
We send our love to our entire Hoffman family-Jan/Steve, Kenne/Vanessa(Aislynn&Aurelie)and Marla Dolan-Hoffman
Jan Dolan
January 10, 2013
Dad, Sorry I couldn't be there with everyone to say goodbye.I will miss you so much! You will always be my Dad wherever you are! Love you!!
Barb
Barbara Whitney
January 10, 2013
To Mr. Hoffman's family,
Although I never had the pleasure of meeting your father and grandfather, my Pap, Sheldon Bare served with Bill in the 2nd Rangers and this Christmas was given the book Dog Company: The Boys of Pointe du Hoc by Patrick K. O'Donnell. I read about your father and grandfather and admired him as well as all the men of the Dog Company. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Mark A. Scalice
Altoona, PA
January 9, 2013
Love you grandpa!
Carrie Johnson
January 9, 2013
Grandpa, I am sorry we didn't get to spend more time together before you left us. I would have loved for you to meet my husband and daughter. I know that you will be watching over our family. God bless you. I love you and miss you.
Your granddaughter,
Carrie Ann (Whitney) Johnson and family.
Carrie Johnson
January 9, 2013
Grandpa,
Even though we didn't get much time together you were always in my thoughts and in my heart. I love you and please tell Grandma and Grandma Hazel hi from us!!
Love,
Amy, Shannon, Kenneth, and Samantha Gould
Amy Gould
January 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the "Family" ur all in my prayers daily. God Bless
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Denise Richardson
January 9, 2013
Many u forever rest in the arms of the Heaven You will stay in heart forever. I will charish every lesson you taught me. I'll miss ur smile ,unique laughter an my big hugs that made my days brighter. I'll use the courage u gave me from ur war stories. A true angel has his wings until we meet again my friend. Amen
Denise Richardson
January 9, 2013
When I came to Memphis he picked us up at the airport. From the first view I felt home and loved. And loved also. I will never forget Opa Bill and I wished I would have been able to meet him one more time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much love from Germany, you'll stay in my heart forever, live on in my memories
Selma Höfer
January 8, 2013
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