Ira Leroy Hoffman Jr.

HOFFMAN, JR. Ira Leroy, age 65, passed away on May 12, 2012. He was born on March 6, 1947. Preceded in death by his father Ira L. Hoffman, Sr. and grandparents, Lee F. Hoffman, Mattie C. Hoffman, Guy A. Odil, Sr. and Ciciley L. Odil; brother in-law, Lee Peck. Survived by his wife of 31 years, Nancy P. Hoffman; daughter Summer J. Hoffman; mother Jean O. Hoffman; sister Ciciley H. Lester; brother Randy Hoffman (Glenda); brothers in-law, Richard Peck (Barbara) and Russ Peck (Kim); and nieces and nephews, Baker Hoffman (Amanda), Ciciley Bailee Hoffman, Jamie Peck, Jonathan Peck, Aaron Peck, Jackie Klemm (Brian), April Peck, Scott Peck, and Adam Peck; three great nephews, Ryan Peck, Evan Klemm, and Alex Klemm. After many years in the construction industry, Mr. Hoffman owned Pro Firestops, Inc., where his passion for fire safety came alive. Mr. Hoffman is known for his story telling, great sense of humor, ability to talk to anyone and make them feel important, and his willingness to offer a helping hand or offer advice. Honorary pallbearers are Randy Hoffman, Meryl Hodge, Tom Wright, Richard Peck, Russ Peck, Stafford McNamee and Ben Bracey. Visitation will be held from 4PM until 7PM at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home on Tuesday, the 15th of May. Funeral Services will be held at 2:30PM in Woodlawn’s Dignity Hall with one hour of visitation prior the service on Wednesday, the 16th of May. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association or to National Federation of the Blind.