Richard Clayton Hoffman

Richard C. Hoffman died peacefully at his home in Versailles, KY on July 17, 2023. A gathering followed by a short memorial service will be held at the Midway Christian Church, in Midway, KY on Saturday July 22, 3:00-5:00pm.

Richard, a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, served during the Korean War. He was a lifelong supporter of education, conservative values, and pride for country. Having benefited from rich educational training at Mercersburg Academy, Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Richard chose to follow a career in education after working for the CIA. He taught at Foxcroft School in Middleburg, VA, served as headmaster of Old Trail School in Akron, Ohio and business manager at The Peddie School in Hightstown, NJ. Richard taught History, English, and Literature to students in elementary through high school. He relished these experiences as his most successful accomplishments. Additionally, throughout his life, Richard participated in and was an avid follower of sports with particular passions for baseball, tennis and golf. He was a lifelong member of the William J Moore Tennis Center in Cape May, NJ.

Richard is survived by his wife, Wendy E. Hoffman, three children, Joan E. Shoults (Benny), David C. Hoffman (Kristin) and Xia E. Hoffman, and three grandsons, Andrew T. Wasson (Jessica), Gavin C. Hoffman and Carson L. Hoffman. Richard was predeceased by his grandson Christopher W. Wasson. Throughout his life, Richard enjoyed canine companionship of many breeds and is sorely missed by his loyal buddy, Ashton Cowboy.

Please consider donations in his name to Bluegrass Care Navigators and/or the Woodford Humane Society.