James I Hoffman

James Isadore Hoffman, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1935, to Philip and Caroline Hoffman in Pittsburgh. He married Elizabeth (Lentz) Hoffman Jan. 26, 1957, and she survives in Shelbyville. Other survivors include eight children, Elizabeth (husband, Tim) Goff of Newburgh, James (wife, Roberta) Hoffman of Dracut, Mass., Joannie Hoffman of Jeffersonville, Susan (husband, Gregg) Schell of Las Vegas, Philip (wife, Christine) Hoffman of Dracut, Mass., Mary (husband, Danny) Oeffinger of Shelbyville, Patti (husband, Mike) Hoffman of Shelbyville and Linda Eaton of Nashua, N.H.; grandchildren, Becky, Olivia, Jackie, Tyler, Forrest, Jennifer, Leanna, Monica, Eric, Jocelyn, Lauren, Ashley, Michelle, Nicole, Liz, Erica, Brandi, Chuck, Natasha and Valerie; and great-grandchildren, Katie, Timothy, Colby, Keira, Rylan and Quinton. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and six sisters. Mr. Hoffman was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked in the soft drink industry since 1956. He was a member of the Catholic faith. He cherished his family, garden and watching for cardinals. Visittion will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 125 E. Broadway St., Shelbyville, with Father Aaron Pfaff officiating. Burial will be at Whispering Hope Memorial Gardens in Shelbyville. Graveside military rites will be conducted by local veterans organizations. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity. Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart H. Parks are honored to conduct the services for Mr. Hoffman. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .