Timothy F. “Tim” Hoffa, Jr.
Timothy F. “Tim” Hoffa, Jr., 44, of Rogers, Arkansas, formerly of Winamac, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 16.
He was born on March 20, 1979, in Warren, Michigan to Timothy F. and Elizabeth E. “Liz” (Szostek) Hoffa, Sr. who were the proud parents of three sons, Gregory, Duane, and Tim, Jr. Sadly, Liz passed away in August of 1982 when Tim was only three. The family relocated to Indiana shortly thereafter. Tragedy struck the Hoffa family again when Gregory passed away in February of 1996. Despite the hardships, Tim persevered.
As a teen, he was active in the French Club and played on the freshman basketball team at Pioneer High School in Royal Center. He graduated from Winamac High School in 1997 and attended college for a short time after. On June 29, 2002, he married his soulmate, Christina L. “Christi” Shorter. Their union brought two beautiful children into this world, Madi Liz and Ethan, whom Tim and Christi loved very much. It broke Tim’s heart when Christi passed away on Nov. 20, 2018, after a very hard-fought and courageous battle with Leukemia. One of Tim and Christi’s favorite family activities was camping. He was an avid Michigan Wolverines and Indianapolis Colts fan.
Three years ago, Tim moved to Arkansas for a fresh start where he had a good job working at Springfield Sign Co. in Rogers. Tim enjoyed spending time together with his fiancée, Samantha “Sam” Ezell. They loved their daily Starbucks runs, walking trails and cooking dinner together. Tim and Sam were “lobsters for life.” Sadly, the hardships of life and the pains of this world overwhelmed Tim. He will not be remembered for how he died but rather how he lived and how he loved. He cherished his family, especially his children. He was a good friend to many and was kind to all. Rest easy Tim, we will take it from here.
He is survived by daughter Madi Liz Hoffa; son Ethan Hoffa; fiancée Samantha “Sam” Ezell; step-daughter Annabelle “Anna” Ezell; step-sons: Joshua Ezell and Jonah Ezell; brother Duane [Jenn] Hoffa; sister Bethanne Heater; mother-in-law Vicki Hodson; father-in-law Greg Shorter; sisters-in-law: Ashley Stemm, Emily Campbell, Jamie [Brandon] Sells and Brandi Shorter; several nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceded in death by parents: Timothy F. and Elizabeth E. “Liz” (Szostek) Hoffa, Sr.; wife Christina L. “Christi” Shorter; brother Gregory Hoffa; and brother-in-law Michael “Bubba” Shorter.
Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
(Pulaski County Journal — Oct. 25, 2023)