Gordon Hoffman died peacefully on April 26th at home of natural causes. He was born June 21, 1936 in Sandusky, Ohio and was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Mary Hoffman. He served in the Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. Gordon received his Bachelor's Degree from Bowling Green University, Masters from Toledo University and PhD from Ohio State University. He was a teacher, coach, principal and Superintendent of Schools for the Ohio education system and also served as the Director of the Ohio School Board Association. In 2003, he moved to North Carolina and was a professor and Director of the Police Academy for Beaufort County Community College. He moved to Seminole, FL in 2013 and was a volunteer for Pinellas County Schools and the Guardian Ad Litem Program. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie and they were both active members of the Elks Lodge. He is also survived by his children Kevin Hoffman (Kelly), Kit Hoffman, Kurt Hoffman (April), Lois Conger (Rod), Tom Sherman, Linda Garcia (Ray), Dan Sherman and grandchildren, Jamie and Brittany Pennington, Matt, Jeff, Eddie and Joe Hoffman, Anthony and Breeanna Sherman, Shelby, Ragan & Jacob Garcia. Memorial Services will be held May 21st at 1pm with lunch following at the Seminole Elks Lodge, 10717 Seminole Blvd, Largo, FL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Seminole Elks Lodge #2519 Building Fund or The Gordon Hoffman Foundation - Beaufort County Community College, Washington, NC.