William "Bill" Hoffman, Jr.'s Obituary
William "Bill" Hoffman, Jr., age 80, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 12:34 p.m. in his home, surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on April 4, 1943 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to William and Helen (Borman) Hoffman. On April 3, 1965, he married Jeanette Ledford in the First Pentecostal Church, Pinckneyville, IL and she survives. He worked for 10 years at GS Metals, 18 years at Peabody Coal, and had also drove a FS Propane truck. Bill was a member of New Hope Community Church, Pinckneyville, IL. He loved spending time with his family, watching the Pinckneyville Panthers, and completing word search books. Bill loved telling stories and he will be missed by many.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Jeanette Hoffman of Pinckneyville, IL; one daughter, Tanya (Rich) Emling of Pinckneyville, IL; one son, Shane (Marci) Hoffman of Grand Rivers, KY; three grandchildren, Hayden (Madison) Carter, Shaelynn Hoffman, and Chris Galbraith; four step-grandchildren, Kala (Seth) Emling, Taylor (Nick) Stoffel, Peyton (Blaise) Emling, and Tyler Eggemeyer; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Erla Beth Lacy.
Funeral services will be held at New Hope Community Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor James Clardy officiating. Interment will be in Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be at New Hope Community Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday morning, at the church, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to the family.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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