Rodney E. Hoffman
Rodney E. Hoffman, age 72, of the Illinois Veterans Home, formerly of 1430 North 20th, died on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Blessing Hospital. He was born on October 18, 1947 in Quincy, IL the son of Robert E. & Marjorie (Hecke) Hoffman. He married Carol Huner on August 13, 1966. She survives.
Mr. Hoffman was a Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was the Supervisor of the machine shop at E. L. Smith and Sons. He later worked as a machinist at Trinity Industries. He then later worked as a supervisor for security for Mark Twain Casino until his retirement.
Mr. Hoffman was an avid hunter, fisherman and NASCAR fan. Rodney was a lifetime member of the South Side Boat Club. He was also a long-time member of the Twin Oaks, the VFW and the American Legion.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
TWO CHILDREN: Rodney S. Hoffman and his wife Lisa of Quincy and Michelle Hendrix and her husband Steve of Milton, FL
TWO GRANDCHILDREN: Avery Hoffman and Austin Hoffman (Leah Murfin)
SIBLINGS: Robert A. Hoffman and his wife Jackie; Randy Hoffman and Linda Sexton and her husband Theo.
Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.
Mr. Hoffman was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Sunset Cemetery of the Illinois Veterans Home with military rites conducted at the cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Illinois Veterans Home Activities Fund or to Junior Achievement.
I JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT RODNEY. I WORKED FOR HIM AT E.L.SMITH@SONS FROM 1974-1982. HE WAS A GREAT BOSS TO WORK FOR. AND A GREAT FAMILY MAN.
My Condolences to the family.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Rod.
I have been blessed to know and stay in touch with Randy,
his brother!
GOD BLESS !
Prayers are sent daily!
Kim IRVINE Tabeling
So sorry for your loss, Carol
So sorry for your loss, Carol.
We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all.
Iv’e known him since grade school,Always a nice guy and friend.RIP
My heart is aching for the family.
I worked with Rodney at the casino. He was one of my favorite people. He was always so kind to everyone. R.I.P my friend
Thoughts and prayers, Carol, Rod, Michelle and families. So very sorry and sad for you all. Prayers to you all.
Praying for his loved ones and friends. I will miss the conversations that we had together on Facebook. He was a true sweetheart & friend. He will be greatly missed.