Hoffman

Funeral services for Charles Louie Hoffman, 77, were held on Thursday, Nov. 13 at Erman Smith Funeral Home. He entered into eternal life on Nov. 9. He was a resident of Shreveport, La. He was born and raised in Pittsburg. He was the beloved son of the late Adele Hughes Hoffman and the late Louie Hoffman. Charles lived life to the fullest, and he loved to travel and especially enjoyed traveling the country in his RV. He relished trips to the west coast and traveling to Europe. He loved to tell a good story; Charles got a kick out of sitting on a balcony facing the ocean during the morning hours while enjoying fresh pastries and fruit. He took great joy in attending the University of Texas (UT) football games. His most memorable moment came when he witnessed UT win the national championship in the Rose Bowl in 2006.

He started working for R.E Meyers (later changed name to Hydronic Technology) in 1970. Then he went on to start a new office for the company in Shreveport, La. This company and the people involved became his passion in life. He was a successful salesman and worked his was into leadership roles and became president of the company in 1990. He took great pride in leading the company and even greater pride in setting up a foundation for future success the company enjoys to this day. Charles loved his parents dearly; he adored his cousins especially Diane, Sylvial, and Alice. He traveled with them often during his life. Charles was a good and honest man and he will be missed by family, friends and members of Hydronic Technology.

The family would like to thank Buddy Hannon, who was his caretaker for the last seven years. Charles thought the world of him.