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John D. Hoffman

1950 - 2021

John D. Hoffman obituary, 1950-2021, Salisbury, NC

BORN

1950

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Lyerly Funeral Home

523 S. Main St.

Salisbury, North Carolina

John Hoffman Obituary

John Douglas Hoffman, 71, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Born on June 11, 1950, he was the son of the late Bernice Julian Hoffman and Dewey Hoffman. John worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and interim principal for the Rowan Salisbury School System. He was a lifelong member of Bethel Lutheran Church where he was a choir director and was active with North Carolina Association of Educators, North Carolina Retired School Personnel, and the National Association of Educators. He enjoyed fishing, working with his garden and flowers, and traveling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Hoffman. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Vivian Erwin Hoffman, whom he married on June 14, 1981; daughter, Laura Roberts (Jim) of Salisbury; sisters, Judy Hoffman of Salisbury and Martha Hoffman Jones (Freddie) of Salisbury; grandchildren, Sam Roberts, Katie Roberts, Riley Vogel, and Griffin Vogel. Visitation: 10:00-11:00 AM Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 355 E. Ridge Rd, Salisbury, NC 28144. Service: 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Bethel Lutheran Church with the Rev. Carroll Robinson and the Rev. Darrell Norris officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial: In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Rowan County One Church One Child, 1312 N. Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144 or Rowan Helping Ministries, P.O. Box 4026, Salisbury, NC 28145. Lyerly Funeral Home is serving the Hoffman family. Online condolences may be made at www.lyerlyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Salisbury Post on Sep. 5, 2021.

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Riley Vogel

October 6, 2023

I miss him so much., Riley Vogel

Riley Vogel

May 16, 2022

I miss you papa

Yvonne Hart

September 29, 2021

I was deeply saddened to hear of John's passing. It seems like we had just talked a few weeks ago. He was a great friend and fellow member of NCRSP. He will be greatly missed by all of us who had the opportunity of knowing him.

Mona Spry Brown

September 14, 2021

So sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Eddie Davis

September 8, 2021

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to the family and friends of John Hoffman. John was a strong advocate of public education. He worked very closely with other leaders to stand tall for the children and the employees of public schools. On a personal note, John worked very closely with me on several NCAE programs and projects. I appreciate his leadership and his friendship.

Eddie Davis - Durham, NC

Karen and Terry Mitchell

September 6, 2021

We offer our deepest condolences to Vivian and the Hoffman family. We will treasure the memories of times shared with John through NCAE, NCRSP, and NEA. He was a great advocate for education. We were thankful for his friendship. He will be greatly missed.

Mitzi Starks Goodman

September 6, 2021

Keeping John's family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. I remember him coming to Judy's softball games, many years ago. Such a nice man.

Tanya Kluttz

September 5, 2021

To John's family, I worked with him at Morgan Elementary, in which him and Carolyn worked in unison.. I loved John to death and the shock of his passing leaves speechless. The Bible says to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. John loved his family and loved the Lord

Carolyn Buchanan

September 5, 2021

Vivian, so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Christopher & Connie Shipwash

September 5, 2021

We had the opportunity to know and work with Mr. Hoffman at Isenberg Elem School. He was a dedicated educator and a kind person. He will be missed. Keeping his family in our thoughts and prayers.

Paula M Snyder

September 5, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about John. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am sure all of you will miss him very much but we all know that he is with his Lord and Savior. We have great memories of our childhood with the Hoffman family. The singing, playing cowpasture football, softball and all the other things we did. May the Lord comfort each one of you during this time.

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Bethel Lutheran Church

355 E. Ridge Rd., Salisbury, NC

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11:00 a.m.

Bethel Lutheran Church

355 E. Ridge Rd., Salisbury, NC

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523 S. Main St., Salisbury, NC 28144

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