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James Franklin "Jimmy" Hoffman

1933 - 2011

BORN

1933

DIED

2011

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Wilson Funeral Home - Panama City

214 Airport Road

Panama City, Florida

James Hoffman Obituary

James Franklin "Jimmy" Hoffman, 77, of Southport, Fla., passed away, Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, in his home.

He was born Sept. 10, 1933, in Two Egg, Fla., to Eddie and Louise Dykes Hoffman. He was a retired auto parts salesman.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Erma Jean Jennings.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Hoffman; son, James "Woody" Hoffman and wife Sharon; two daughters, Linne' Pitts and husband, Billy, and Colleen Albright and husband, Lee; 10 grandchildren, Kyle Pitts and wife, Leah, Colby Pitts, Kami Baldwin and husband, Shane, Rachel Hoffman, Britney Hoffman, Dylan Hoffman, Spencer Hoffman, Trey Turner and wife, Erica, Keiffer Mond and Cruz Mond; four great-grandchildren, Skyler Pitts, Alexis Pitts, Makay Baldwin and Gabbie Turner; brother, Robert Hoffman and wife, Johnnie; sister, Myrl Moore and husband, Leonard; mother-in-law, Nan Trobaugh; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday in Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Keith Gann officiating.

Wilson Funeral Home
Family Owned Since 1911
214 Airport Road
Panama City, Fla.
850-785-5272


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Published by Panama City News Herald from Feb. 9 to Feb. 11, 2011.

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Lisa Ann Martin-Kelly

February 15, 2011

Dear Linne', Colleen, Woody and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember him fondly.

beverly cook-chase

February 11, 2011

Dear Mrs. Hoffman and family, I am so very sorry for your loss and heart-ache your going thru. I will pray God give you strength to get thru all the days and years to come. I fondly remember you!!! take care love beverly cook chase

Jimmie Skelley

February 11, 2011

May God bless and keep all of you in His loving arms as you go through your loss. We pray that soon your sorrow will be replaced with happy memories to help ease your pain. With sincere sympathy, Jimme Mae Hoffman Skelley and family

Julianna Bostwick

February 10, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you in this time of mourning.

June Blair

February 10, 2011

Mr.Hoffman was the funniest man I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.His laughter will be missed by many.May peace be with his entire family.

February 10, 2011

Mr.Hoffman was the funniest man I've
ever had the pleasure of meeting.His laughter will be missed by many.May peace be with his entire family.

June Blair& Family Lynn Haven,Fl.

Tammy Brannon Hoffman

February 9, 2011

Jimmy Hoffman was a special and unique man. And I am proud to say Grandfather to my children. I love you Paw Paw.

February 9, 2011

Jimmy was a very dear friend of mine, he will be truely missed,I'm so sorry for your lost. God Bless the hold family during this time. Bill Newman, Oneonta Ala.

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