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BOBBY HOFFNER Obituary
New Market, TN
Bobby E. Hoffner, age 85, of New Market, TN, passed away Saturday morning, June 11, 2016 following a brief illness. He was born in Knoxville, TN, the son of the late A.C. and Lillie (Hodge) Hoffner. Bob was a member of the McCampbell's Chapel UMC and was retired from the New Jersey and Coy Mines after 35 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the Korean Conflict. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend who enjoyed having a good time with his family and friends and working the family farm.
Preceded in death by sons, Eddie Hoffner and Billy Gilliam. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pearl Hoffner; children, Calvin (Tammy) Hoffner and Dee Dee Hoffner; step-son, Jim Gilliam; grandchildren, Brandi, Robert, Billie and Justin Hoffner; special great-granddaughter, his angel, Kailey Hoffner; grandsons, Ethan and Jamie; brother, A.J. (Elizabeth) Hoffner; nephews, James and Walter Hoffner; and niece, Ada Lindsey; very special daughter-in-law, Tammy Hoffner; special friends, Leroy Russell, Bud Campbell, Harold Moore, Topper Martin, Chris and Mary Rule.
Funeral services, Monday, June 13, 2016, 7:00 p.m. at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jimmy Norris and Rev. Sherri Franklin officiating. Interment with military graveside honors will be held Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. at McCampbell's Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. prior to services at Farrar Funeral Home, Dandridge.
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June 13, 2016
The last time I saw Bobby was at Uncle Roy Hodge funeral. We had a long talk. He remembered me, and at it seemed we had never been apart. Love Jerry and Marilyn Hodge.
Jane Gilliam
June 13, 2016
One of the best men I ever knew. He has reaped his reward with eternal life in heaven...of that I am sure.
Barbara Gilliam Baldwin
June 13, 2016
today the world has lost a man that took in 3 children to raise and kept us from dangers that could have been... my prayers goes to the family with hope that God will put peace in their hearts
Amanda Browning
June 13, 2016
One of heavens newest Angels. We all Love you Papaw and you are missed. Love Ethan, Jim, Amanda,Rocky,and Amber.
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