Melvin Eugene “Gene” Hoffman, age 88, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016. He was born Monday, March 5, 1928 in Sumner County, Tennessee to the Mildred Hicks and Homer Hoffman; he also preceded in death by his son, Perry Hoffman; grandson, Phoenix Hoffman, brother, Homer Hoffman.
A member of Goodlettsville Church of Christ; Mr. Hoffman was a quality control specialist in the food industry. A veteran in the US Army; he is survived by his wife of 65 years, Polly Hall Hoffman; children, Rebecca Light, Jeffrey Hoffman, Darrin Hoffman, Eric Hoffman; sister, Patsy Taylor; eleven grandchildren; Kerry Hoffman; Myanne Light, Daniel Hoffman, Serena Vozar, Sang Hoffman, Jee Min Hoffman, Nick Hoffman, Taylor Hoffman, Cassie Hoffman; great-grandchid, Raeleigh Miller.
A celebration of life will be conducted 2:00 Monday, September 26, 2016 in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will gather to remember Mr. Hoffman at a visitation Sunday, September 25, 2016 from 1:00 until 5:00 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home 1150 S. Dickerson Rd. Goodlettsville, TN.
