Earl E. Hoffman

August 8, 1920 - July 1, 2012

Earl E. Hoffman, 91, 208 S. West St., Akron, died at 2:42 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2012, at Peabody Retirement Community of North Manchester. He was born Aug. 8, 1920, in Wabash to Foster and Eathel (Drudge) Hoffman. On July 3, 1938, in Akron, he was married by Rev. Daniel Slaybaugh to Genelle Taylor. She survives. Earl owned and operated Hoffman Body Shop in Akron since the early 50s. He sold the shop and retired in 1982. Earl graduated from Akron High School in 1938. He was a member of the Akron United Methodist Church where he was on the official board of the church as well as singing in the choir. He was a former member of the Akron Lions Club, Akron Chamber of Commerce, Rochester Elks and the Plymouth Moose. Earl served on the Akron Cemetery Board for many years. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed music, golfing, dancing and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Genelle Hoffman, Akron; two daughters, Karna and husband Frank Earl, Warsaw, and Jacqueline Hoffman, Carmel; two sons, Larry Hoffman, Akron, and Ronald Hoffman, Sebring, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Todd and wife Shelly Hoffman, Corey and wife Mickey Hoffman, Lori Hoffman, Leneé and husband Dan Coleman, Dustin and wife Tonya DuBois, April Hoffman, and Mark Hoffman; 11 great-granchildren; five stepgranddaughters; a sister, Emogene Daine, Akron; and a brother, Edward and wife Martha Hoffman, Claypool. He was preceded in death by two brothers, E. Wayne Hoffman and Elvin Hoffman. Funeral service is at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St., Akron, with Rev. Mimi Ault officiating. Memorial visitation is from noon-2 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2012, at Hartzler Funeral Home. Burial will be at Akron Cemetery, Akron. Memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice of Fulton County. Special thanks to Burt Lyon and Penny and John Niccum.