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Christopher Hoffpauir Obituary
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 18 2010, at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Leesville with the Rev. Jerry Penfield officiating. Burial will be at Leesville Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, a dignity memorial provider. Visitation will begin on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville.
Survivors are his mother and father, Donna Hatfield Hoffpauir and Kent Allen Hoffpauir; one sister, Kendra Hoffpauir all of Leesville; one brother, Wayne Ryder and wife Erin of Lusby, Maryland; one daughter, Madelynn Hoffpauir of Leesville; parental grandparents, Ellis and Wanda Hoffpauir of Leesville; nephews, Khrystian Hoffpauir, Elija McClintock; Aidyn Hoffpauir, Tyler Ryder and Landon Ryder.
Christopher was born in DeRidder and graduated from Leesville High School in 2007. He served in the United States Air Force Reserve, and he was a member of First Baptist Church of Leesville. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Donations may be made to 1st Baptist Church Building Fund in his memory.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Hoffpauir
Yvonne Everett/Nanny
November 26, 2021
I wish Chris was still with us. Maybe things would have been different in our lives. Maybe Mady would still be in our lives. We not only miss Chris, but we miss her too!
Madelynn Hoffpauir
March 20, 2019
I miss you, daddy, and I just wish that I had some memory of you.i also wish that you could see my new baby sister logan not just in spirit.
Typing Daddy a message ~ 15June10
Paula Wolfe
July 11, 2010
05July08
Paula Wolfe
July 11, 2010
Sandy Smith
July 5, 2010
Donna,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. God will see you through this. Hang on to His loving arms.
Charlie Holton
June 24, 2010
Praying for all of you...
Elizabeth Holmes
June 23, 2010
Though I barely knew him personally, I had the privilege of hearing him and seeing him once in his silliest moments. My husband was his roommate during his time in Texas for tech school and I received videos of him doing the cha cha slide, and hearing him in the background of numerous phone calls. He is a great man who will be missed by both myself and Caleb. His family will continue to be in our thoughts.
Alex Ross
June 21, 2010
Although I only knew Chris for a little while, I will remember and miss him for the rest of my life. Chris was the type of person that once you got to know him you could not help but love him; from his stunning smile to his arched eyebrow look. He knew all the lyrics to every song on the radio and he was never afraid to dance. Chris loved to swim, hike, play piano, work on cars, spend time with friends, and would sit by a lake or on a mountain when he wanted to think. He was the kindest of souls and loved all his friends, family, and most of all, his daughter, Madelynn, unconditionally and with his whole heart. He brought out the best in everyone he met and a smile to every face. Chris has blessed my life in so many ways and though he is gone he has and still is teaching me wonderful things:
1) Take Time to Have Fun and Live Life. One minute could become a life long memory.
2) Have Faith in People and Find Self Worth. Don’t doubt a person’s feelings. Believe them. Listen to your heart.
3) Strive to Be Better than You Are. Stand up for your beliefs and never give up on a dream or yourself.
4) Real Love is Patient and Will Wait.
I thank God for all the time and memories I have been given with him. Knowing Chris made me a better and happier person and I will forever love and remember him for that. I extend my deepest sympathy and prayers to his family and friends. I know Chris’s life will live on through the cherished memories of all who loved him.
Angie Logan
June 21, 2010
Donna and Kent, All of your South Carolina cousins have you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and pray for God to undergird your family during this time. Love, Cousin Angie Spradley Logan and all of the Hatfield Family
June 21, 2010
Dear Kent and Donna,
I was so sorry to hear about Chris. I don't know what to say other than we're so sorry for your loss. Please remember that he is now at peace and with God. I know his family and friends will miss him dearly. Our prayers are with all of you.
Andy and Carol Ransone
carolyn tibbitts nafe
June 21, 2010
mrs.donna,i am so sorry for your loss..you and your family will be in my heart and prayers
Linda Tyler
June 21, 2010
Kent and Donna,
We are so saddened to hear of the tragic loss of your son. We think the world of your family and our prayers are being sent up to our gracious Lord in Heaven that He would comfort you and heal you; that He would put a hedge around you to limit the amount of pain and sorrow that you can feel.
He seemed to do that for us in our recent loss.
The pictures of him and his little daughter show what a loving daddy he was. I pray for her, and that God will give you the strength to carry on for her.
Wayne Harrell
June 20, 2010
Dear Kent and Donna, I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Wayne Harrell
Aunt Kendra fixed her hair 5/26/10
Jennifer Landers
June 20, 2010
March 2010
Jennifer Landers
June 20, 2010
Easter 2010
Jennifer Landers
June 20, 2010
Another Dijoxin level checked during Mady's 1st year
Jennifer Landers
June 20, 2010
Thanksgiving 2008
Jennifer Landers
June 20, 2010
Picture Chris sent me of Mady =)
Chelsi Sikes
June 19, 2010
Chelsi Sikes
June 19, 2010
I'm so sorry that you all have to deal with this. Chris and i were good friends in High school and due to my pregnancy i was not able to make it home. I hope that you all know how very much he is loved and how much he will be missed. I wish i could have been there to meet you all and tell you in person.
Cameron Morici
June 19, 2010
Its been many years since I've seen Chris, I can remember growing up, playing video games and having fun when he would visit with his family. Me and him were so much alike its a shame we couldn't spend more time together. Christopher will forever be missed and always in our hearts, I give my sincere condolences to all the family and friends.
R.L. Smith
June 19, 2010
At times like this, I never really know what to say. Kent and Donna, and the Hoffpauir family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God, our Creator and Sustainer, be with you. And I pray that you may find some comfort in knowing that Chris is now with his Savior, Jesus Christ. You all are in my prayers.
Dorothy Crowder
June 19, 2010
Dear Hoffpauir family, I am so sorry for all that you've been through. It's been many years since I've been in contact with most of you, but have known Wanda and Sonny as well as their children, a long time. So, Kent, Donna, Wanda, Sonny, Randy, Phil and all of Chris' family, please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. May God get you through this.
Love,
Jerry and Dorothy Crowder
June 19, 2010
Mrs. Donna and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. We love you very much!
Carla K. Tibbitts, Patrick, Jacquelyn &Kristen Robinson
Jonathan Brett Williams
June 19, 2010
Kent, Donna, Mr. Sonny, Mrs. Wanda, Randy, Phil, and entire Hoffpauir family.
We love you and praying for you during this difficult time. Please know Mom and Denise wanted to come, but Momma is unable to travel. They told me to tell you, they love you and are praying for you.
Jonathan Brett, Trina, and Jody Williams.
Janie Lee
June 18, 2010
It was a wonderful funeral we are going to dearly miss him and to always pray for his mother and father. He was a very great friend especially when u gave grown up around him but till this day he was a wonderful person even if he don't know u well he would still talk to u but i just hope everything goes well!
Rosalie Gutierrez (worked @ Cable w/Kent)
June 18, 2010
Kent and Donna, and your family. I would like to extend my sincere and heartfelt sympathy to you all in this time of great tragedy. Your family will be in my prayers. May God Bless you all and Keep you in his True Grace.
Renate Meeks
June 18, 2010
Kent & Donna & Family,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you close and bring you comfort.
June 18, 2010
Kent and Donna,
I am so terribly sorry to hear of your loss. I wish I could be at the funeral and would be except for a full patient load. If there is anything at all I can do, please don't hesitate to ask.
Again, sorry for this horrific loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers on this day. The good Lord heals all though we may not think so. Again, my deepest condolences. John Krenek
Brian & Debbie Thomas
June 18, 2010
Kent & Family - Debbie and I cannot begin to feel your pain, but we lift all of the Hoffpauirs up to the Lord for encouragement. How? In what form will this encouragement come into your hearts? I do not know, but I do know this. Without the love and grace and mercy of Christ in our hearts, we cannot hope to face this new world without Chris. Wow. I just noticed if you add a T to Chris, you get Christ. No, I do not know the significance of that, but I do know that yesterday, and now, and, always, for peace and joy to be found in our hearts, it will only arrive as Christ is lifted up. Take time for grieving, for missing him. Take a long time. Don't try to "get over it"...He's your son. You don't "get over" something like this. But you must face your life with only memories of him, and enjoy those always. It's what he would want you to do. Day follows day. Get up. Get going. Keep going. Keep doing. Keep living. No easy thing, that, but...it's what he would want. Keep loving. Him, family, friends. Always. Love, life, always. We love yall. See you. Brian & Debbie and Phil & Benjamin Thomas in Houston.
Michael Cephas
June 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God help you endure through such a tragedy.
Thelma Ruth Childs
June 18, 2010
Dear Sonny and Wanda,
I are feeling for you, and praying for you. This is a horrible time. We pray for Jesus' loving hand to be around you and comfort you. May He give you supernatural strength. May God guard, guide, and go with you. We will be praying for you. Sonny, I especially know you need extra strength, just to keep going. May you feel God's arms around you.
We will be lifting you up each day. You are my 'old' friend - God Bless.
Thelma Ruth and John O.
Lynn Steele
June 18, 2010
To my cousin Donna and her family, Words cannot express the pain I feel for you now. Yes, I can say I know how you feel, I lost my youngest son at the age of 5. Although the situation is different, losing a child reguardless of their age is very painful and as a mother leaves an empty stop in your heart. I always said, I should not be burying my child but the other way around. But as time has passed, I look back and see how only God,family,and friends are the reason I've made it almost 22 yrs without him. Memories are the greatest. I smile when I think of him with all my memories. Just know that you are in my prayers today and many days into your future. May our awesome God comfort and keep you at this present moment and continute in the weeks, months, and years to come. Smile when you think of him and thank God for every moment He allowed you to be blessed to share your life with your son. I pray God's blessing to surround you. Love and Prayers, Lynn
Tamara, Ryan, and Amy Krenek
June 18, 2010
Kent, Donna, and Family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Chris was a lifetime friend of Amy's and she is saddened by this tragic event (as are all of us). I watched him grow up to be a wonderful young man and I know you were very proud of him. May God give you the strength to endure the pain of Chris' passing. We love you all!
This is Madelynn, wearing the hat her daddy bought her. You can see him smiling in the background!!
Jennifer Landers
June 17, 2010
Lavonda & Tim Taylor
June 17, 2010
Words can not express our deepest sympathy for your loss. There are so many prayers being prayed for you and your family to give you strength and peace. God be with you all.
Bunnie and Bob Foster FBC-Leesville
Martin Family
June 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Ross Family
June 17, 2010
Dear Hoffpauir Family,
We want to extend our deepest sympathy to you. Although we did not know Chris personally, we do know what a special person he must have been because his passing has truly saddened our daughter Alex who met Chris during his time in Tucson. As we write this, in fact, she is on her way to Leesville to attend his funeral. May it comfort you to know how much other people cared about Chris.
Teresa Goude Hawkins
June 17, 2010
Donna and family,
There are no words that can express how sorry I am for your loss. Our children brings so much love and joy into our lives and when they are taken away from us we wonder how we will go on without them. I did not know Chris but I have read some of the comments about him from others and he sounds like a great son - someone you could be proud of. My prayers are with you and all his family, as I am sure there is a void that can never be filled. I pray that the peace that passeth all understanding will surround you and keep you during the difficult time.
Sandy (Truman) Hardin
June 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 17, 2010
Donna and Kent, We cannot begin to know your pain, but know that God has a purpose for all our lives and He will see you through this time of great sorrow. Christopher will always a hold loving place in your hearts. We continue to pray for you and keep you in our thoughts.
Aunt Susan & Uncle Tom Saunders
Mae Ann White
June 17, 2010
Donna, Kent, Kendra, and Mr and Mrs Hoffpauir....
God be with you and give you strength through all of this. Chris was a joy. Know that Jamie, Joseph and I will keep you in thought and prayer always.
Mae Ann (Ledet) White
Curt, Kay, & Kade Parker
June 17, 2010
Dear Kent, Donna, and Family,
I can remember when Kade played t-ball with Christopher. He was always the sweetest little boy on the team. He was the quietest one in the dugout! He was precious! We are so very sorry and can't imagine what your family is going through. Please know we are praying for your family. "All things are possible through Christ Jesus who strenghten me". Phil. 4:13
Midge Anderson
June 17, 2010
Donna - my heart aches for you and your family! Daddy (Joe Anderson) sends his prayers and concerns as well as the rest of the Anderson family in Columbia SC. We pray that peace and love surrounds you during the very difficult time! How proud you and Kent must be to have had such a loved son and man in this world! Love and Prayers to you and your family!! Midge (Anderson) Nelson and the Entire Anderson Family (Columbia, SC)
June 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with and for you. Our deepest sympathy.
Ssteve and Carol
Penny Walker
June 17, 2010
Donna and Kent, we're so sorry.Youre all in our thought's and prayers
June 17, 2010
Kent & Donna,
Just wanted you to know that Renee' and I are praying for you during this unexpected event in your life. I was remembering the time I had with Chris as his Youth Pastor and the many times I would drop him off at your house after our Sunday evening events. He was a joy to be around and I always told him that. Please rest assured in your faith in Christ above all. Let me encourage you to read Chapter 25 of the book, "The Purpose Driven Life" during this time. Please know that we are praying for you. Monte & Renee' Rowse
Tammy Edborg
June 17, 2010
Our prayers go out to your family... may God strengthen you all in your time of sorrow
June 17, 2010
Donna: We can't begin to imagine what you and your family are going through, but please know our thoughts and prayers have been and will be with you.
Love, Uncle Mike & Aunt Nancy
Dusti Reno
June 17, 2010
I haven't seen Chris since highschool. im so sorry for what has happened. he will be terribly missed by family and friends.
Dianne Manning
June 17, 2010
Kent and Family, My most sincere condolences in the loss of your son. May God comfort each of you during this time of loss and in the days ahead.
Anne Flatt
June 17, 2010
Donna:
Barbara's and my heart are broken for you and your family. We did not know Chris but if he was anything like you, he was a wonderful young man. Please know that our thoughts and especially our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May God give you the strength and comfort to endure and to bring you peace. Love to you an yours. Anne Flatt and Barbara Light
Hixson Funeral Home Staff
June 17, 2010
We want you to know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. It was an honor to serve your family and if we can help you in anyway, please don't hesitate to call on us. God be with you in the coming days ahead. The entire staff of Hixson Funeral Home of Leesville, La.
WANDA SHACKLETON
June 17, 2010
I AM SO SORRY
FOR YOU LOSS CHRISTOPHER WAS A GOOD PERSON I HAD A CHRIS TO WORK WHIT HIM AT PROPO 180 GOD BLESS WHOFFPAUIR FAMILY WANDA SHACKLETON
Francis Carver-Lee
June 17, 2010
Donna, I am at loss for words. I can't even start to imagine the pain you fill. You and your family are in my prayers. May God comfort you and keep you in this time of loss. I can remember when Tiffani and Donovan was going to daycare at 1st baptist. Chris was always the life of the gathering. I remember his dark Hair and big smile. These are the memories that you will never forget and always treasure! I love you Donna.
Carol Singletary
June 17, 2010
Our prays are with Donna and Kent and the family at this time and we will miss Chris that all of loved. A good and sweet person. He sure will be missed by all. Love Carol Dean and Danny
Tonya Stott
June 17, 2010
Kent & Donna,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies are with you now and always. God bless your family.
Ryan Miller
June 17, 2010
Sorry for you loss. Chris was a dear friend of mine, we met in basic, went to the same tech school, and went to the same base. He was one of my best friends and I will miss him dearly. Again, sorry for your loss, and I wish for the best for his family and daughter.
Jose Valentin
June 16, 2010
Is really hard for me to recieve this. I was hoping to see you on whatever deployment man or maybe here in Puerto Rico... but the things went in other way... Thanks for your strong support, for helping me understanding this military life, and being one of my best buddies over Basic Training and Techschool. My condolences to his family and I will tell everyone how lucky was the world having you for the last 21 years!
(Former Flight 604 Basic Military Training @ Lackland AFB, Sheppard AFB Tech School and Puerto Rico Air National Guard)
Lisa Frederick
June 16, 2010
Donna and Kent,
My heart is saddened by your loss. There are truly no words that can ease your grief. I can still see Chris dressed in the Franklin costume for our Bookfair at East and how excited he was to be a turtle for me. Precious, precious memories. Please know that your entire family is in my prayers.
Kristinia Sherman
June 16, 2010
"My heart goes out to both familes. I am so sorry for your lose of your love one. Also so sorry Mady has lost her daddy at such a young age. But you all can keep him alive in her heart and soul. May GOD be with all of you in this time of need. You will all be in my prayers and heart. GOD BLESS YOU ALL"
Robin Goude
June 16, 2010
Donna, this is so sad and I am truly sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I love you Cuz and miss you. May God give you comfort and strength in the days ahead. HE IS our PEACE. Love & prayers, Robin Goude (cousin)
Maria Jarrell
June 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort at this time and in the days ahead. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. You are truly loved by many!
Jackquelyn McAfee
June 16, 2010
My prayers will always be with your family. You are truly going to be missed. I will always remeber the times we shared in the hallways.
Khristina Phillips
June 16, 2010
You are all in my heart and in my prayers. Chris will be missed dearly by everyone. I wish I could be there to help with this time of mourning. I love you all and hope you get through this difficult time in your lives and know that God will be with you the whole way. Love and Prayers, Khristina
GERALDINE LONGORIA
June 16, 2010
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YA'LL,. FROM ALEX AND MARILYN CONSECO, AND GERALDINE, PETE AND ZOFIA LONGORIA
Barb
June 16, 2010
So sorry for your loss! May you find comfort in the simple words that have a huge meaning!!! May the Lord send Angels to help ease the pain, and your memories be many to help you smile again!!
April Gritta
June 16, 2010
We are so sorry for your loss. The Hoffpauir family will be in our prayers.
June 16, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Joel and Jan Curran
Heather Martinez
June 16, 2010
A young life that ended so suddenly...... May god lift you up high and hold on to you tight during your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless all of you.
Yvonne Everett
June 16, 2010
I am so very VERY sorry for your loss. It saddens me that Mady will grow up without her daddy and at so young an age, she will have no memories of him. You will have many....and it helps. I know. My prayers are with you.
Yvonne Everett, Mady's Great-Grandma
Sandy Cruz
June 16, 2010
My heart goes out to the Hoffpauir famiy. I'm so sorry for your loss.
He was at our home on Sat night, the boys got up, and I made sure they ate breakfast before they left. I told Chris, dont be shy, come on and eat. He was such a nice young man. Our deepest condolences to the family. Greg, Sandy and Derek Cruz
Coffman Family
June 16, 2010
Know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers....
Charlotte Droddy
June 16, 2010
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers..
Angel Williams
June 16, 2010
I am so sorry about your loss and we love you dearly. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. We love you!!!
Connie Earl
June 16, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Donna Shell
June 16, 2010
I'm so sorry for your loss. I don't think words could described how we all feel. Our thoughts and prays are with you during this time of your loss.
LaCrisha Jeff
June 16, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
The first thing he taught her was how to bob her head to music. :]
Amanda Wolfe
June 15, 2010
We may have drifted apart, but I was always willing to be there for you, even if you pretended to be too strong. Mady & I will always miss you. I'm sorry you were robbed of her birthday, but we all know you will be there & be with her all other days in spirit. I can't express how much I appreciate everything you have done for us and taught me. Just know we will always be thinking of you, and our hearts will always truly be yours alone.
Wendy Kreps
June 15, 2010
Dearest Donna and Kent,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies are with you now and always.
Love, Wendy Kreps
Jamie Singletary
June 15, 2010
Donna, Kent, Kendra and Wayne: I am so sorry to hear about Chris. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Liz Roe
June 15, 2010
Kent and Donna,
We were devastated to hear of Chris' death and wanted to convey our deepest sympathy. He was a delightful boy and Sam, Totty and I will remember with great fondness our time spent kayaking, swimming, crabbing and selling lemonade with him. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss. Liz, Benn, Totty and Sam
05July08
Paula Wolfe
June 15, 2010
Brenda Holmes
June 15, 2010
I am so very sorry to hear about Christopher. Please know that you will be in our prayers. God Bless you and keep you all strong during this very difficult time.
Diane Lipton
June 15, 2010
Kent, Donna and Kendra,
Larry and I are SO sorry for this horrible tragedy! We have been praying for you continuously since we heard and we cannot begin to express our sympathy and hurt. God has already welcomed Chris into His loving arms and He can and will carry you through this. We'll see you Friday, and be with you with prayers and thoughts until then. Love to all, Diane and Larry
June 15, 2010
Donna and Family, I want to extend my deepest sympathies. Our prayers are with you all.
Linda Fox and Family
June 15, 2010
Kent and Donna:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son Christopher, Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Williams (Mrs. Huey J. Williams)
Karan Brumley
June 15, 2010
dear Hoffpauir We will miss chris and if there is any thing we can do just let us know and we will be here for ya and we are so sorry about your lost hang in there and we love all of you from the Brumley family
Kati Segura
June 15, 2010
I remember when Christopher came up to the school one day to show his mom his new pet...a snake! Donna took it in stride. I would have fainted. He was such a good young man striving to always do the right thing. May God wrap this family in His loving arms.
June 15, 2010
Kent, Donna, and Family:
I pass my deepest condolences to you in this time of tragic loss and I pray the Lord will strengthen, guide and protect you and help you to carry on. My thoughts and prayers are with you each and all. Please know if I can do anything, I am here for you. I cannot find in words the compassion and sorrow I feel in my heart and soul for your family.
Kathleen White & Family
Marilynn Ingram
June 15, 2010
Dear Hoffpauir family, my heart and prayers go out to you all. Keep your hearts and eyes on God he will see you all throught this.
Madelynn Hoffpauir
June 15, 2010
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Philip Morici
June 15, 2010
Military families seldom are together, and instead live through memories. My last time seeing Chris was many years ago, and he was still a young kid. I didnt know much about his life, or even that he was a father. But none the less he was family, and that in itself reserves a special place in my heart. Both myself, and my wife Courtney share our condolences for your loss. If you ever need anything from us, dont hesitate to ask. Chris will be missed, but never forgotten.
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