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Roy Hoffman Obituary
1938 - 2019
Roy Lee Hoffman, age 81, of Columbus, Ohio, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on August 17, 2019. He was born on January 18, 1938 in Columbus, Ohio, graduated from Hilliard High School class of 1956 and went on to graduate from The Ohio State University where he was the president of Delta Theta Sigma. After graduating, he served as the Delta Theta Sigma National President for 10 years. He was a teacher for one year in Millersport, Ohio and five years in Hilliard City Schools before becoming a full-time farmer and owner of Hoffman's Greenhouse and Farm Market where he loved attending local farmers' markets. He also served on the Columbus Allied Florist Board and had held the position of treasurer. Roy was also very active in the community where he served on the Franklin County Agricultural Society for over 40 years and he held the positions of Secretary and President. He enjoyed playing softball for Jay & Oties and Cappy's Pizza as well as dartball for St. Paul's Lutheran Church. He is preceded in death by his parents Ellis A. and Ruth E. (Bausch) Hoffman. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Boyer) Hoffman; three sons, David (Teresa) Hoffman of Columbus, Gary (Dina) Hoffman of London, and Michael (Jaime) Hoffman of Hilliard; brother, Larry (Judy) Hoffman of Hilliard; sister, Ruth Ann Hoffman of Columbus; 6 grandchildren, Robert (Amelia) Hoffman, Garrett Hoffman, Andrew Hoffman, Alyssa Hoffman, Eli Hoffman and Mollie Hoffman; nieces, Kim (Mike) Kurbanick and Julie Hoffman and many dear friends. Friends may call at JERRY SPEARS FUNERAL HOME, 2693 W. Broad Street, Sunday, August 25, 2-5pm and Monday, August 26, 10-11am with funeral services at 11am. Interment immediately following the service at Alton Cemetery in Prairie Township.
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Al Hevezi
October 10, 2019
Am sad to hear about Roys passing, he was a good man with a kind heart. We talked hunting in the old days, about his Dads days. We will miss him.
Al & Tina Hevezi
Friend Forever
August 26, 2019
Today, I first want to say how sorry I am to the Hoffman family for their loss of a great and caring family man. As I sat in my car dressed to pay my respect to my friend of many years and family. I was frozen with grief. My thoughts were probably the same as anyone lucky enough to call Roy Friend, Dad, Husband, Grandpa, Brother. They knew as I did how lucky and better than most his love for family and friends was very reel. In all the years I knew him I never met anyone who didn't have nothing but kind words and respect for Mr. Hoffman. I choose to go back to my house and keep his image on the tractor. Most of all his firm hand shake with that smile that confirmed he was my friend. How lucky we all are to have Mr. Roy Hoffman in our lives and blessed by God for it. Rest my friend as I know you are home.
August 25, 2019
Our condolences to Roy's family. Roy was a long time friend and we had many good times and shared many memories of our years in 4-H...
Bob & Cookie Kunz
Henderson, NV
Nancy Tumeo
August 23, 2019
Roy has been a long time friend who always had time to help another, an individual who will be missed and remembered by many. It was my pleasure to play Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause with Roy, in the Columbus, Ohio area and to know his family. He was a legend!
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