HOFFMAN, Frank E., departed this life on March 9, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Arlene; two daughters, Diane H. Tait and her husband, Dr. Richard Tait of West Chester, Pa., and Debra Hoffman of Goochland, Va.; his grandson, Dr. Peter Tait and his wife, Dr. Alison Boyce, of Norfolk, Va.; and one granddaughter, Jessica Tait of Philadelphia, Pa.; one great-grandson, Liam Tait; and several grandpets. Frank served in the 99th Infantry Division during WWII, receiving a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. Frank retired from Reynolds Metals and continued a consulting business for 12 years. An avid pilot with instrument rating, he enjoyed flying for over 60 years. He was a charter member of Willow Oaks Country Club, a member of the Richmond Air Museum and the Gravure Technical Assoc., a loyal husband, a devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, an honorable soldier and a dependable friend; his presence will be missed, but his spirit will soar above us. A celebration of his life on earth will be held at Bon Air United Methodist Church on March 14 at 2:30 p.m. A reception will follow afterwards at the church. Contributions may be made to the Bon Air United Methodist Church, in lieu of flowers.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Dear Mrs. Hoffman and family,
Mr. Hoffman was a very sweet man. He always had the best stories and I could tell he was very proud of his family. We will miss him at the dental office.
With deepest sympathy,
Brandon Crump
March 25, 2009
Dear Debra:
My loving thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of your loss.
Kim Mason
March 13, 2009 | Richmond, VA
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robby Grubbs
March 13, 2009 | Goochland, VA
Please accept our deepest sympathies. I will always remember Frank as a true gentleman and the best of friends. He will be missed.
LuVerne Buenting
March 13, 2009 | Petersburg, VA
Dear Arlene and Family
Helen and I so sorry to hear about Frank. We will truly miss his loyal friendship that we have savored thru they years. We have all had many years of good times together that we will always remember. Meeting Frank at Camp Van Doren in Texas was quite an experience, our friendship and loyality started there and has continued for over 65 years. We have shared good times and bad struggling through the Battle of the Bulge together along with many other friends. The...
George and Helen Johnson
March 12, 2009 | Toledo,, OH
Debra,
My prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
David Gambill
March 12, 2009 | Richmond, VA
As a child I always thought the staff at Reynolds Metals Reymet Road Printing Plant was "just a bunch of guys my Dad worked with".......
Now as an adult,I often think of -or remember some of -the stories about the 'Ole Gang,and a Smile or Bit of Laughter surfaces.
As with those Memories...A Loved One may pass.....But,the Love shall never fade;
Our thoughts and Prayers are with the entire Hoffman Family at this Time........On behalf of the Entire Doup Family
Tamala "Tammy" Doup
March 12, 2009 | MIDLOTHIAN, VA
Frank was truely outstanding contributor to the success of the Packaging Division of Reynolds Metals Co. I have often said that Frank was our best salesman, even though that was not his title.
I will miss exchanging e-mails with Frank.
Bill Swarts
Bill Swarts
March 12, 2009 | Minnetonka, MN
Please accept my deepest sympathies. Frank was indeed a trusted friend .
I will miss our lunches and times together.
Sam Wampler
Sam Wampler
March 12, 2009 | Glen Allen, VA
