Gilbert Edwin Hoffmann of Raeford died Monday, March 21, 2022, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital at age 87.
He was born in Jacksonville, Florida on April 13, 1934 to the late Karl George Hoffmann Sr. and Grace Haddock Hoffmann.
He served in the U.S. Navy and was an active member of the Community United Methodist Church where he loved bringing others to Christ. He was employed with Chevron until he retired and took over the family farm in Raeford. He enjoyed playing card games every week with his friends. He loved his family and was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his wife for over 50 years Marilyn Lewis Hoffmann, his son Gilbert Steven (Steve) Hoffmann, his brother Karl George Hoffmann Jr, and his companion Geraldine Black.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela H. Henry, and her husband Terry of Rudy, Arkansas; a daughter-in-law, Jeanine Hoffmann of Louisville, Kentucky; seven grandchildren,
Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Monday, March 28, at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Community Unity Methodist Church Cemetery 2999 Calloway Road, Raeford with the Rev. Donnie
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Community United Methodist Church, 2999 Calloway Road, Raeford, NC 28376