James Edward “Jimmy” Hoffman, 76 of Gordonsville died Wednesday September 29, 2021 in Charlottesville. Born October 23, 1944 in Gordonsville, he was a son of the late Chauncey Owen Hoffman and Daisy Dandridge Hoffman. Jimmy worked for the Town of Gordonsville in early years before going to work for Faulconer Construction for many years and he was retired from Contour Construction. He loved doing odd jobs and plumbing work around the Gordonsville area on his time off. He was an avid hunter and he enjoyed raising Beagles.

He is survived by his daughter, Jackie Kidd and husband Kevin of Gordonsville, his son Jamie Hoffman and wife Melissa of Gordonsville, one brother, Glen Hoffman of Stanardsville, six grandchildren, Savannah Thomas, Christa Cassell, Chelsey Hoffman, Devin Kidd, Emma Hoffman, Jamilyn Hoffman and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He is also preceded in death by his wife, Loy Cook Hoffman, two brothers, Clifford “Pete” Hoffman, Marvin Hoffman, six sisters, Gertrude Hartsook, Lorraine Hartsook, Doris Hendrick, Barbara Shortridge, Peggy Thacker and Patty Blount.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Maplewood Cemetery in Gordonsville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday October 4, 2021 at Preddy Funeral Home in Gordonsville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, 675 Peter Jefferson Pkwy, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 or to the Gordonsville Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 297, Gordonsville, VA 22942.