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Curtis Hoffner Obituary
SALISBURY - Curtis "Bud" Hoffner, 72, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010, at his residence. Bud was born Sept. 26, 1937, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Lee Hoffner and Lena Owens Hoffner.
Bud was a 1956 graduate of Rockwell High School, a lifelong member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, member of the Men in Mission, former church council member and was active for many years in the East Rowan Boosters Club.
Bud enjoyed fishing and hunting and loved his family very much. He had retired from W. A. Brown in 1999 after 40+ years of service.
Survivors include wife, Peggy Leach Hoffner, whom he married on Dec. 4, 1960; sons, Todd Hoffner and Randy Hoffner and wife, Melissa of Salisbury; grandchildren, Grant Hoffner and Miranda Hoffner; brother, Ernest Hoffner of Gold Hill; sisters, Edna Mahaley of Kernersville, Johnnie Earnhardt of Richfield, Helen "Sis" Stiller of Salisbury and Jean Brown of Misenheimer.
Visitation: 9:30-10:45 a.m. Monday, May 24, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall and the residence the remainder of the time.
Service and Burial: 11 a.m. Monday, May 24, at St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Salisbury, conducted by Rev. Gary S. Coble, pastor. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials: St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Family Life Center, 9275 Bringle Ferry Road, Salisbury, NC 28146 or to Rowan Regional Hospice, 720 Grove Street, Salisbury, NC 28144
Powles Funeral Home of Rockwell is assisting the Hoffner family. Online condolences may be made to www.powlesfuneralhome.com.
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fred gibson
May 28, 2010
to mrs. hoffner and the family of mr. bud hoffner, i am so very sorry about your great loss. i have known bud for many years, and i can truly say that that he was a warn, friendly and kind person and a good friend of mine. the last time i had seen him was when we were both at the doctor's office 3 to 4 weeks ago and we were able to conversate a bit. he will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. i pray that while you are grieving dont forget that he's no longer suffering and he will forever live in each of your heart and god is able to comfort your hearts during your time of berevement. may god bless each of you. remembering you in my prayers, sincerely, fred gibson
fred gibson
May 28, 2010
to mrs. hoffner and the family of mr. bud hoffner, i am so very sorry about your great loss. i have known bud for many years, and i can truly say that that he was a warn, friendly and kind person and a good friend of mine. the last time i had seen him was when we were both at the doctor's office 3 to 4 weeks ago and we were able to conversate a bit. he will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. i pray that while you are grieving dont forget that he's no longer suffering and he will forever live in each of your hearts and god is able to comfort your hearts during your time of berevement. may god bless each of you. remembering you in my prayers, sincerely, fred gibson
May 26, 2010
Peggy,
I was out of town when I heard about Bud's passing. I have some very fond memories from all of the get-to-gethers we had at your home. I feel really blessed to have been a part of your family, and that I had the opportunity to know both you and Bud. Please know that you and your family will be in my thought and prayers.
Love, Kris (Eller) Sapper
Regina Rogers
May 25, 2010
I am sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you in the days and months ahead.
Rocky Corbett
May 25, 2010
My prayers go out ot the family of Mr Hoffner, Bud was one of the best baseball coaches I ever had and made a positive impact on my life. A life lived well.
Bumper Hopkins
May 25, 2010
I have wonderful memories to hold on to with time spent with (Uncle)Bud. I will never forget him telling me that he wanted to be buried in his old Ford truck b/c he had never seen a hole that his truck had not got him out of. We use to pick about Fords and Chevys. He also use to give me a hard time b/c I got lost going to Marion, NC and ended up in Virginia when I was headed to my softball tournament. He never let me live that one down. All the fishing trips and camping trips are some of the greatest times spent with all of the family. I will always cherish these times and will always have that wonderful love of Bud in my heart. He will be truly missed but I know he is better off and I will see him again one day. God Bless the whole family. I love you all.
May 24, 2010
Bud always had a smile and something ecouraging to say. He and Peggy made my husband and myself feel very wellcome for the short time we were in Salisbury. I loved hearing his fishing and hunting stories. Yuo could tell he was also devoted to his grandchildren. His friendly ways will be greatly missed. All our love to Peggy and the family. Shel & Dave Cobb
Traci Sharp
May 24, 2010
To the Hoffner Family...
I wasn't sure what I wanted to write in Bud's guestbook. Just saying I'm sorry for me just did quite cover how I was feeling. It wasn't until I went to Bud's funeral today that it came to me. How do you tell someone that never knew Bud what they truly missed out on. Looking around the church today showed how much Bud was really loved and respected. You could see on people's faces that they were at a loss with Bud's sudden passing. When I was around Bud, he made me feel everything was right in the world. He always had a smile on his face and that always made me smile. Even though there were days that you knew he wasn't feeling the best, he never showed it. At church on Sundays, he sat there smiling, shaking hands and speaking to everyone that stopped by to talk. I loved Bud dearly and will miss him more than words can say. My heart and prayers goes out to Peggy, Todd, Randy & Melissa, Grant & Miranda and the rest of Bud's family. I can honestly say, your loss is our loss as well.
Connie Jackson-Campbell
May 24, 2010
Great Uncle Bud...So glad I got to see him and the rest of the family a couple of weeks ago. What a happy man...even when he was sick. So glad he got to go camping w/you all. Memories are even fonder now. Know that I love you all & sending love from Mom & Dad, too...
Pam Barber
May 24, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Bud was such a kind and caring man. We are thinking of you all!!!!!
May 24, 2010
Our thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Mike Cauble and Brenda Cauble
Patty Messick
May 24, 2010
May God send comfort and healing during this time of loss. Please know that my thoughts are prays are with you.
Michelle Williams
May 23, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about Bud. We have lost a great friend and family man.I always loved to see his big ole smile when he would come into Jimmy's to eat. No matter how bad he might have felt, he would still have a smile for us. He will be missed deeply. May time heal the pain , and memories feel your heart. Love, Michelle Williams
Melissa Barringer
May 23, 2010
Peggy, Im sorry to hear about the loss of Bud. I will keep you and the rest of the family in my thoughts and prayers through out. I will always remember Bud calling me Dolly! Just remember that hes not suffering any more and is in a better place now. Love Always
Marty Lowman
May 23, 2010
Nature
As a fond mother, when the day is o'er,
Leads by the hand her little child to bed,
Half willing, half reluctant to be led,
And leave his broken playthings on the floor,
Still gazing at them through the open door,
Nor wholly reassured and comforted
By promises of others in their stead,
Which, though more splendid, may not please him more;
So Nature deals with us, and takes away
Our playthings one by one, and by the hand
Leads us to rest so gently, that we go
Scarce knowing if we wish to go or stay,
Being too full of sleep to understand
How far the unknown transcends the what we know.
By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The Poetry Foundation
May 23, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep you in his loving arms. Our Love, Lyle and Martha Scruggs, Mooresville, N.C.
Bob & Mary Hoover
May 23, 2010
We are keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Patti (Shue) Safrit
May 23, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and keeping you in my prayers.
Ken,Rebecca & KJ Pressley
May 23, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with this wonderful family.
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