Jerry Hoofman

Jerry Hoofman, age 79, of Paris, Tenn., died Friday, July 10, 2015, at his residence in Paris, Tenn.

Jerry married Virginia "Anne" Moody Hoofman October 1, 1955 and she preceded in death October 2, 2011.

He was a member of Bethany Missionary Baptist Church.   Jerry retired from CSX Railroad as a Brakeman after 30 years.  He was also was the retired owner of Hoofmans Bar-B-Q in Paris for 28 years.  He loved playing guitar and singing with the Pickers and Grinners group at the Paris Civic Center and he enjoyed Fishing, Camping, Riding Motorcycles and spending time with his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

He was born September 23, 1935 in Cottage Grove, TN to the late Herman B. Hoofman and the late Ellie Snyder Hoofman.

He is survived by his  One Daughter,  Karen (Terry) Wheatley of Cottage Grove, Tenn;  One Son,  Dennis Hoofman and Special Friend Rosemary Lane of Paris, Tenn;  One Sister,  Patsy Paschall of Springville, Tenn;  Two Grandchildren,  Joe Hoofman of Mansfield, TN,  Rachel (Zach) Brown of Paris, TN;  Great Grandchildren,  Skylar Hoofman and Brittney Hoofman of Mansfield, TN,  and Liam Brown of Paris, TN;  Several Nieces and Nephews and Sister-in-laws and Brother-in-laws.

Besides his wife and parents he was also preceded in death by a Brother,  Freddie Hoofman.

Arrangements are being handled by Ridgeway Funeral Home, 201 Dunlap St., Paris, Tenn., where the visitation will be from 4 – 7 pm Monday, July 13, 2015 and from 12 – 2 pm Tuesday, July 14, 2015.  The Funeral Service will be at LeDon Chapel of Ridgeway Funeral Home at 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 14, 2015.

Johnny Farmer will officiate.

Interment will be at Memorial Cemetery in Paris, Tenn.

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