Rear Admiral Roy F. Hoffmann

1925 - 2022

HOFFMANN, Rear Admiral Roy F., passed away on November 8, 2022, in Midlothian, Virginia. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., on November 18, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy W. Hoffmann and Zettamae Pruneau Hoffmann; and sisters, Juanita Wyatt and Donna Hoffmann.

Admiral Hoffmann is survived by his extraordinary wife of 72 years, Mary Linn Thompson Hoffmann, Midlothian, Va.; and brother, Paul I. Hoffmann, St. Louis, Mo.; five daughters, Harriet Hoffmann, Richmond, Va., Christine Carnahan, Durham, N.C., Cecile Gorham (Peter), Charlottesville, Va., Hilarie Hanson (Jack), Poulsbo, Wash., and Emilie Crow (Rory), Geronimo, Okla.; seven grandchildren, Erin Lane, Seth Gorham, Kalin Soper, Kelsey Hanson, John Hanson, Todd Gorham and Brooke Bass; two great-grandchildren, Aidan Lane and Emerson Lane.

Admiral Hoffmann was a highly decorated veteran of WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. He had command of four surface ships over his 35 year naval career, and was widely regarded as one of the best ship handlers in the U.S. Navy. After his Naval retirement, Admiral Hoffmann served as Port Director, Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Executive VP and COO, Meehan Overseas Terminal, Richmond, Va.

In addition to his successful career as a naval officer and businessman, Admiral Hoffmann spent hours in his workshop which was filled with machinery, tools and gadgets - a quintessential Mr. Fix-it. He was a skilled carpenter and built furniture, cabinetry and even a greenhouse for Mary Linn. His creations were built to the highest standards and will long be treasured by his family. Roy also loved and appreciated music, enjoying everything from Patsy Cline to John Phillip Sousa. Neighbors and family members fondly remember him singing and whistling as he worked in his shop or tinkered with the family cars.

The seas have finally calmed, Admiral. Rest easy, knowing that you will be in the hearts and minds of your loving family, friends and shipmates, for the rest of our days.

Admiral Hoffmann's memorial service and burial will take place at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors at a later date. Please refer to Bliley's website for updated service information and full Naval career history.