John Edward Hoffer

John Edward Hoffer Jr., 66, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 in Kingwood, Texas. John was born June 19, 1947 in Pearsall, Texas to John Edward Hoffer Sr. and Agnes Rummel. Johnny graduated in 1965 from Robert E. Lee High School in San Antonio, Texas. John has been married to his beloved wife, Linda Ann Smith for 47 years. He was a glazier for the Houston Independent School District for more than 30 years until his retirement in 2008, after which he was then able to enjoy his hobbies full-time. Johnny was born to create, invent and improve… Everything. He lived for flea markets, garage sales and auctions, fishing, gardening and guns. John loved his wife, his kid, grandson, his pups, family and friends. He really just loved people and animals. And those that knew him will forever miss his brilliance and his larger than life spirit. John is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter Kristal and son-in-law Matthew Macone; grandson, Jonathon Leach; mother, Aggie Towler, brothers, Michael and Mark Towler; sisters, Michelle Brandon, Kitty Lynn and Penny Kay Hoffer; and numerous other family and friends. John was preceded in death by his father, stepfather, Wade Towler and a sister, Leilah Jo Hoffer. Memorial services will be held at Pace-Stancil Funeral Home in Cleveland, Texas at 1pm on Saturday, June 29, 2013. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Montgomery County Animal Shelter. Those wishing to sign the guest book may do so online at www.pacestancil.com.