HOFFMEISTER, HOLLIS LILLARD "H.L." JR., - age 89, of South Knoxville, passed away October 12, 2014. He was a member of South Knoxville Lodge #769 F&AM, a former member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and a current member of the Pursuit in Seymour. H.L. was a graduate of Young High School and Knoxville Business College, a U.S. Navy veteran and served during World War II in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Mugford. After the war he was a salesman for Kenny Pipe, and a plumber for over 60 years.
Preceded in death by parents, H.L. and Thelma Fowler Hoffmeister, Sr.; wife of 63 years, Barbara Sue Hoffmeister; and grandson-in-law, Jim Tucker.
Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ronda Hoffmeister; grandchildren, Shannon Tucker, Shane and wife Carrie Hoffmeister, and Dane Hoffmeister; great grandchildren, Ryan and Ben Tucker, Maggie Kaye and Grace Anne Hoffmeister; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and JoAnn Hoffmeister, sister-in-law, Beverly Carroll; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 16, 2014, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Masonic rites will be performed by Burlington Lodge with the funeral service to immediately follow; Rev. Joe Chandler and Rev. Jeff Timbs officiating. Family and friends will meet on Friday, October 17, 2014, at 10:45 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery. Military honors will be performed at the graveside. Pallbearers will be Dave, Jason, Dane, and Shane Hoffmeister, Ryan and Ben Tucker, and Mark Renfro.
Preceded in death by parents, H.L. and Thelma Fowler Hoffmeister, Sr.; wife of 63 years, Barbara Sue Hoffmeister; and grandson-in-law, Jim Tucker.
Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ronda Hoffmeister; grandchildren, Shannon Tucker, Shane and wife Carrie Hoffmeister, and Dane Hoffmeister; great grandchildren, Ryan and Ben Tucker, Maggie Kaye and Grace Anne Hoffmeister; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and JoAnn Hoffmeister, sister-in-law, Beverly Carroll; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 16, 2014, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Masonic rites will be performed by Burlington Lodge with the funeral service to immediately follow; Rev. Joe Chandler and Rev. Jeff Timbs officiating. Family and friends will meet on Friday, October 17, 2014, at 10:45 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery. Military honors will be performed at the graveside. Pallbearers will be Dave, Jason, Dane, and Shane Hoffmeister, Ryan and Ben Tucker, and Mark Renfro.
HOFFMEISTER, HOLLIS LILLARD "H.L." JR., - age 89, of South Knoxville, passed away October 12, 2014. He was a member of South Knoxville Lodge #769 F&AM, a former member of Immanuel Baptist Church, and a current member of the Pursuit in Seymour. H.L. was a graduate of Young High School and Knoxville Business College, a U.S. Navy veteran and served during World War II in the Pacific Theatre aboard the USS Mugford. After the war he was a salesman for Kenny Pipe, and a plumber for over 60 years.
Preceded in death by parents, H.L. and Thelma Fowler Hoffmeister, Sr.; wife of 63 years, Barbara Sue Hoffmeister; and grandson-in-law, Jim Tucker.
Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ronda Hoffmeister; grandchildren, Shannon Tucker, Shane and wife Carrie Hoffmeister, and Dane Hoffmeister; great grandchildren, Ryan and Ben Tucker, Maggie Kaye and Grace Anne Hoffmeister; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and JoAnn Hoffmeister, sister-in-law, Beverly Carroll; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 16, 2014, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Masonic rites will be performed by Burlington Lodge with the funeral service to immediately follow; Rev. Joe Chandler and Rev. Jeff Timbs officiating. Family and friends will meet on Friday, October 17, 2014, at 10:45 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery. Military honors will be performed at the graveside. Pallbearers will be Dave, Jason, Dane, and Shane Hoffmeister, Ryan and Ben Tucker, and Mark Renfro.
Preceded in death by parents, H.L. and Thelma Fowler Hoffmeister, Sr.; wife of 63 years, Barbara Sue Hoffmeister; and grandson-in-law, Jim Tucker.
Survived by son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Ronda Hoffmeister; grandchildren, Shannon Tucker, Shane and wife Carrie Hoffmeister, and Dane Hoffmeister; great grandchildren, Ryan and Ben Tucker, Maggie Kaye and Grace Anne Hoffmeister; brother and sister-in-law, Earl and JoAnn Hoffmeister, sister-in-law, Beverly Carroll; several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 16, 2014, from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Masonic rites will be performed by Burlington Lodge with the funeral service to immediately follow; Rev. Joe Chandler and Rev. Jeff Timbs officiating. Family and friends will meet on Friday, October 17, 2014, at 10:45 a.m. for an 11:00 a.m. graveside service at Woodlawn Cemetery. Military honors will be performed at the graveside. Pallbearers will be Dave, Jason, Dane, and Shane Hoffmeister, Ryan and Ben Tucker, and Mark Renfro.
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