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Darold Neal Hoff, Jr.

November 1, 1946 ~ August 20, 2021

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ROCKY MOUNT - Darold Neal Hoff, Jr., age 74, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. Born in San Diego, CA on November 1, 1946, he was the son of the late Darold "Neal" Hoff, Sr. and Dorothy "Prissy" Calhoun Hoff. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Hoff Williams. Upon Darold graduating high school in Edgecombe county - he joined the Air Force. He went to Vietnam twice while serving our county. He travelled the world and has been to many places. While deployed Darold met the love of his life, his wife, Chong. They have 3 children- Les, Kim and Kevin. He has 2 grandsons that followed in his footsteps and are currently serving our county with the Air Force, Cameron and David. He is one proud papa. After retiring from 20 years in 1985 of service with the Air Force, he brought his family to Rocky Mount. He worked for the prison system from 1985- 2003. Darold became an active member of West Edgecombe Ruritian Club. He served as past president and was the recipient of the Tom Downing Award. He could always be found cooking stew, pigs and whatever else they needed. He enjoyed doing yard work with his wife, taking trips to the casino, cooking on the grill and spending time with his family. Darold is survived by his wife of 49 years, Chong Sun Hoff of Rocky Mount; his daughter, Kim Hoff and her husband, William "Bo" Thompson, of Rocky Mount; his sons, Leslie "Les" Neal Hoff and his wife, Gina of Wilson and Kevin John Hoff and his wife, Kimberly of Rocky Mount; his grandchildren, Cameron Neal Hoff and David Christopher Hoff; his sister, Dianne Hoff Rogers and her husband, William of Battleboro; and a host of extended family members. A Funeral Service to celebrate Darold's life will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Julian "Jay" Thompson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Darold's memory to DAV Disabled Americans Veterans Twin County Chapter 55, 401 Cedar Street, Rock Mount, NC 27803 or West Edgecombe Ruritian Club, P.O. Box 2136 Rocky Mount, NC 27801. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Tuesday 8/24, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, August 24, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Service Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home 1130 N. Winstead Avenue Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 8/25, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm A Funeral Service to celebrate Darold's life will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Julian "Jay" Thompson officiating. Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Wednesday 8/25, 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

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  2. Darold you fought good fight,cancer didn’t win,God has given you eternal rest with Him. My prayers are for your wife and family. I will see you again in heaven,enjoy your reunion with your sister, your parents and other West Edgecombe family. In loving memory, Martha Lancaster Barnes

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  3. Darold you fought good fight,cancer didn’t win,God has given you eternal rest with Him. My prayers are for your wife and family. I will see you again in heaven,enjoy your reunion with your sister, your parents and other West Edgecombe family. In loving memory, Martha Lancaster Barnes

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  4. Darold you fought good fight,cancer didn’t win,God has given you eternal rest with Him. My prayers are for your wife and family. I will see you again in heaven,enjoy your reunion with your sister, your parents and other West Edgecombe family. In loving memory, Martha Lancaster Barnes

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  5. My love and prayers are being continued during this most difficult time. May you feel the closeness all around you for He is so near.

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  7. So deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your father Kim. I hope that the memories you have with him will give you the strength to make it through this difficult time. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family ❤️

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  8. Kevin, I’m so sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

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  10. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Darold. I was stationed with him in Korea and Japan for two years. He was well known and liked by all. My deepest sympathy to his friends and family.

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  11. I am sorry to hear of the passing of Darold. I was stationed with him in Korea and Japan for two years. He was well known and liked by all. My deepest sympathy to his friends and family.

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  12. Hi Mr. Hoff. I was thinking of you the other day and wanted to drop a line to tell you that I sure miss you. I couldn’t have asked for a better father-in-law! Just in case you didn’t know, your grandsons Cameron & David loved the ground you walked on. I know they are making you forever proud by following your footsteps into the USAF. Cameron got his wish of traveling the world but is glad to have his feet firmly on the ground, much to my delight. He is getting very close to earning his Associates Degree and just got a new job as an instructor! I think he’s really liking it; way better than working on planes. Now he teaches the new flight crews how to do everything the right way! He is well respected by his squadron, his bosses and the higher ups. He also has a steady girlfriend and they just bought a home together. Minnie is great and they are so good together. He is a smart, responsible and humble young man. At the same time, he’s still kind, sweet and cracks us all up on the daily! By the way, he is still a brilliant guitar player and even played during his graduation ceremony!
    Ok enough about you Cameron😎. Now on to your youngest grandson David…He has an Associates Degree in Information Technology. He’s so driven and goal oriented. I used to sometimes feel he was having all work and no play. However, he has found that balance and has made some really best friends. He still gets together with a few of his old friends, who SurpriseSurprise, enlisted in the Air Force as well! See what you started😊! Cameron and David are both so kind and will both help anyone and everyone. Les and I love them to pieces! Speaking of your son Les (Leslie), your grandson’s dad and my hubby…We just celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary. We might get each other’s nerves sometimes (mostly me on his) but I love that man more than I ever thought possible! You and Mrs. Hoff did a phenomenal job raising him. Kim and Kevin are doing great too, by the way, but you already know that. We all know you’re watching over us all from heaven😇🪽 but I just wanted to remind you how much you are missed and loved🥰.
    P.S. Do you remember when I baked a cake, how you would say “nobody eat none of this cake! It’s terrible!😁”, all the while smiling that sneaky smile and laughing. Well, it warmed my heart when you would say that and I’m fixing to make “your bride” a special cake for Mother’s Day. Hopefully she likes it because I really think the world of her.
    Until we meet again,
    ❤️ Gina

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