Carl Lee Hoffman

  Carl Lee Hoffman, age 72, of River Oaks, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015, at a Fort Worth hospital. He was born July 29, 1943 in Benoit, Texas. Carl loved to work; he worked as a young boy on his parents’ ranch starting his day several hours prior to sunrise until night fell, possibly later. He was a skilled mechanic, electrician and steel worker. Carl was a strong man that loved the outdoors. He is still recognized for being one of TCU’s toughest football players. He was extremely proud of his fishing lure and knife collections. Whether fishing or hunting, Carl was going to feed his family, a skill he honed from so many years ranching. He enjoyed reading Westerns. He loved his family very much and enjoyed sharing the wisdom he gathered from his life experiences.   

  Carl is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Deranda Picard of Millsap; grandchildren, Jessica Hadley and her husband, Ryan of Millsap and Lacee Taylor and her husband, Richard of Weatherford; great grandchild, Lylah (Annie) Taylor; his sister, Judy Gordon of Dallas; brothers, Dalton Hoffman and his wife, Ginny of Houston and Johnny Hoffman of Ballinger.

  Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Marcile Hoffman; and sisters, Rosie Slavynky and Sharon Taylor.

  All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your favorite local charity.