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Martin Hoffman Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1920 - 2009 Martin Franklin Hoffman (1920-2009) Martin Franklin Hoffman, 88, of Ashland died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009, at Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland. He was born Sept. 13, 1920, in Ephrata, Pa., the son of the late Martin Ellsworth and Bessie Hartranft Hoffman. He was the husband of Louise Cossett Hoffman who passed away in 2000. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Ashland for over 60 years and served as a deacon for 50 years, where he was the chairman of ushers. He was a member of the Mason Poage Lodge 325 and a long-time member of the Greenup Association of Baptist Churches and serving on several committees. He was a graduate of New Holland High School where he played clarinet in the school orchestra and played in several civic bands in Lancaster County, Pa. He was a 1942 graduate of Berea College where he also played in the college band and orchestra; a Kentucky Colonel; and a member of the Historical Society of the Cocalico Valley in Ephrata. He retired in 1988 after 40 years as an insurance inspector with Equifax services of Atlanta, Ga. and he worked over 10 years as a fiction specialist with the Boyd County Public Library. From 1942 to 1945, the World War II veteran of the Army Air Corp served as a staff sergeant with the 391st Bomb Group in England, France and Belgium for two years. Survivors include one son, Martin Reed Hoffman of Worthington; one daughter, Georgia L. Rigsby and her husband, Allan, of Ashland; one brother, Harry W. Hoffman of New Holland, Pa.; three grandchildren, Angela L. Roberts, Martin T. Hoffman and Jessica Doyle; and one great-granddaughter, Abbygail May Hoffman. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Steen Funeral Home-Central Avenue Chapel, in Ashland by Dr. Michael Rice of Ewing. Burial will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens in Ashland with military graveside rites by the American Legion Post 93 of Kenova and a Masonic service at 11 a.m. by the Poage Lodge 325 of Ashland. Online condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com. Visitation will be after 10 a.m. until the service time Tuesday.

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There are currently 7 condolences.

Barbara Walters & Phillip Morris Friday February 27, 2009 at 10:30 AM

Marty: I am so sorry for the loss of your father--I remember him as a good neighbor on Crest Street and Phillip remembers him at the Baptist Church. I wanted to send a card, but couldn't find your anme online or in the phone book. We send our condolences to you, your sister, and your families.

Sen. Walter Blevins Wednesday February 25, 2009 at 11:12 AM

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless and comfort. Farewell my brother.

Fraternal Order of Police Russell Lodge#45 Tuesday February 24, 2009 at 7:43 PM

From all of us from the FOP would like to give our condolences to the Hoffman family.

Bob Green (Nancy's husband) Monday February 23, 2009 at 6:13 PM

Berea College had for many years the Great Commitments Program being built on the shoulders of giants such as John Greg Fee, Cassius Marcellius Clay, and JAR Rogers. Their work was not just a cause, an issue, or an ideal -- it was about the all-of-humankind. Martin's approach to life showed the best of Berea's belief in the fatherhood of God and the "family" of heaven's children. The length of his shadow ranks along with these saints because his smile and help were presented especially to those whose days would have dark without his books on wheels. Many preachers were hard paced to keep up with this retired Christian gentleman who knew that a book helped widen the window to the world and that a kind and wise word helped be aloes to the wounded souls. We will have to work harder at living in knowledge and love for those who didn't get the chance to know him.

Nancy Green Monday February 23, 2009 at 5:53 PM

Dear Hoffman family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a very wonderful man who meant a lot to those who ever met him. He was loving and generous to many in the community and so nice to all those who used the Boyd County Library. Many years ago I spent the weekend in his home and found him to be a gracious host. You will all be in the prayers of my husband and me. Much love to you all.

Jim Smith Monday February 23, 2009 at 3:31 PM

Dear Hoffman Family, I want to offer my condolences to the family. I first met Martin and Louise as new members of Ashland FBC. Martin was instrumental in convincing me to attend FBC by his friendliness, kindness, and desire to get folks involved. Anyone who ever heard him pray knew he was a man of God that could touch the throne of grace. I'll miss him, his smile, his atention to details, and his firm hand shake. My prayers will be with you. Sincerly, Jim Smith

Deborah Jonas Monday February 23, 2009 at 10:29 AM

Georgia, Your father gave so much to community. He added joy to many, many readers by guiding them to books they enjoyed. First as a volunteer and then as an employee of the Boyd County Public Library, patrons always appreciated his vast knowledge of books. May many memories comfort you and yours. I hope he felt appreciated for he certainly was!

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