Henry Lee Hoffman
June 25, 1952 ~ October 14, 2013
Services:
A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:00AM in St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Leonardtown Campus with Reverend John Wunderlich officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM with prayers recited at 7:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
Henry Lee Hoffman, 61, of Mechanicsville, MD, passed away surrounded by his loving family on October 14, 2013 in Bushwood, MD. Born June 25, 1952 in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Henry Herman Hoffman and Ruby Virginia Ransom Hoffman. Henry is survived by his loving daughters; Terra Colliflower of Bushwood, MD and Kelly Johnson of Mechanicsville, MD, grandchildren; Laci Johnson, Cody Colliflower, Brooke Colliflower, and Mason Johnson, siblings; Earl Hoffman of Prince Fredrick, MD , Trudy Puff of Roanoke, VA, Deloris Layfield of Easton, MD, and Pat Bean of Salisbury, MD. Henry graduated from LaPlata High school; he was a Heavy Equipment Operator for Chaney Enterprises for 26 years retiring in 2012. Henry loved his lawn mower, cutting grass, Tractor Pulls, restoring tractors, hunting, watching wrestling, fishing, yard sales, his grandchildren, and most of all his girls. The family would like to give special thanks to the Cancer Infusion Care Center, Leonardtown, MD, American Radiology of St. Mary’s, Charlotte Hall, MD, Hospice of St. Mary’s, and the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 5:00 PM -8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM, in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:00 AM in St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, Leonardtown Campus, Leonardtown, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Vernie Long, Brandon Long, Colin Long, Frankie Long, George Coppage, and Tinky Brown, Honorary pallbearers will be: Laci Johnson, Cody Colliflower, Brooke Colliflower, Mason Johnson, and Co-Workers at Chaney Enterprises. Contributions may be made to Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Cancer Care and Infusion Center 25500 Point Lookout Road Leonardtown, MD 20650
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“Terra, Kelly and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. May god give you the strength to get through this time and the days and months to come. Henry will be missed by all that knew him. All the Great memories we have of Poppy Henry when Shawn was little. Love, Kelly, Shawn and Kerri”
“Kelly and Terra sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with Henry’s family. He will be missed much as he was one of the kindest men that I knew. He always shared a smile, and no one remained a stranger for long. He is surely resting in peace now in the arms of our Lord. “
“You are in my thoughts and prayers I only met Henry a few times but he was a really nice guy. Loved his laugh he was funny. I met him though Kathy an Timmy he always called Kathy momma they was always doing something together especially going yard sales going to lunch or Tim taking him to get his chemotherapy. May he rest in peace. He will be missed so much.”
“I’m so sorry for your loss. I love Henry like he was family. He was a good friend and we will always miss him. FLY HIGH MY ANGEL love you”
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“Our condolences to all of Henry’s family.We will sure miss Henry, especially at the yard sales. May he rest in peace.”
“Terra we are so sorry for your loss, We will keep your family and you in our prayers. GOD IS GOOD!”
“Henry was the best stepfather and a genuine man. I got to see him a few weeks ago and he still had that big smile on his face and his contagious laughter. I feel blessed to have so many memories of him. Terra and Kelly my prayers are with you and your families at this time. Rest in peace Henry”
“We are so sorry for your loss. He was a very lucky man to have 2 wonderful daughters. He will be greatly missed.”
“Henry was such a sweet soul. He and my younger brother were friends growing up,they played Little League together. Henry was always kind,sweet and gentlemanly. I am so sorry to know he is gone from this Earth and know he will be missed. Rest in peace,Henry.”
“Terra, Kelly and Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love of family and friends help you through these difficult days ahead.May God Bless and Take Care Love Flo and Jeff”
“Terra, Kelly and families, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you all.”
“Terra, Kelly and Family: We are very sorry for the loss of your Dad. My Dad has always spoke very highly of him and eventhough I only spoke to him a few times in passing at the Korner Karryout, he was a very nice man. I know he is very proud of you girls. Take care and God Bless. “
“To Henry’s family-I grew up knowing Henry while we were kids. He helped Uncle Grady and Aunt Ruth Bragg on the farm there in Hughsville. Like normal when he got his license time led us in different directions. He was a character then and when our paths crossed later, I saw that he hadn’t changed and we shared laughter and memories of the farm. His smile will always appear when I think of him. My heart and prayers goes out to the family.”
“We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“I worked with Henry many years i have never seen him without a smile on his face! Wonderful friend and co worker.Even in his last days he was smiling. He is going to be a great angel!!! God bless all of you. He WILL be greatly MISSED! “
“To the family – I am so sorry for your loss. Henry was a fine man, always smiling. May you all find peace and comfort knowing he is with our Lord now.”
“Our prayers goes out to Henrys family , Henry was a very strong person, always a smile on his face always happy, rest in peace your arms of an angel you’ll always be missed”
“My deepest condolences over the loss of your father. 🙁 May he have eternal rest now with our Lord in the paradise promised by Him. May God comfort the family and friends and provide you the strength you need to get through this time of sorrow.”
“Tara and Kelly, we will keep you and your families in our prayers as you go through this difficult time. Remember the good times, those memories will help you to stay strong. XXOO”
“Terra, Kelly and Families we are so sorry for your loss. Henry always spoke and was always very kind to us. May he rest in peace and your families are in our prayers.”