Jerry Charles (Paw Paw) Hoffman

Jerry Charles (Paw Paw) Hoffman, 48, of Brazoria passed away Thursday, April 13, 2000 at his home.  He was a lifetime area resident.  Jerry Charles served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Conflict.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Jackson.  He was currently employed with U.S. Contractors.  He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, son, brother and friend to all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife and best friend, Brenda Carson Hoffman of Brazoria; one daughter, Kelia Gartman and her husband, Robert of Lake Jackson; one granddaughter, Kourtnei gartman; mother, Amy Lorene Hoffman of Lake Jackson; father Thomas Fogle Hoffman of Florence, Texas; two brothers, Larry Hoffman and his wife, Bami of Angleton and Benny Hoffman of Brazoria; one sister Lynda Grves and her husband, Mike of Lake Jackson.

He is also survived by devoted dog, Sir Lynn Charles.

He was preceded in death by his Natural father, L.V. Sims; and his brother Robert Hoffman.

Family will receive friends 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday at Lakewood Chapel.

Funeral services will be 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000 at Lakewood Chapel.

Pallbearers will be Larry V. Hoffman, Jr. Randall and Stuart Groves, Robert Gartman, James Hoffman, Chris Matthews, Lynn Tavenner, John Riley.

Honorary pallbearers, are his co-workers at U.S. Contractors.

Those who wish may contribute to the American Cancer Society.