Alvin Theodore "Ted" Hoffman

Alvin “Ted” Theodore Hoffman, 89, of Salisbury, formerly of Delmar, died Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, February 8, 1920, a son of the late Harry J. and Hazel V. Hoffman. He graduated from Delmar High with the Class of 1936. Ted proudly fought for his country as a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. He flew 31 missions with the 49th Bomb Squad on a B-17 (the Flying Fortress bomber) with the Second Bombardment Group H as a bomb squad bombardier. He was awarded three medals, the American Defense Service Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross and the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He was a charter member of VFW Post 8276 in Delmar, where he was past commander and served as a quartermaster for numerous years. He worked over 35 years as an accountant and general office manager at Pontiac Sales and Service in Delmar. For many years he also helped many with tax returns during tax season. He loved the beach and spending time in Ocean City with his family. He is survived by his wife, Loretta G. Hoffman; two daughters, Linda Lokey Dryden and her husband, Bruce of Ocean City and Tami L. Harris and her husband, Alan of Delmar; three step daughters, Donna (Reddish) Griner of Milford, Pat Sklar and her husband, Allen of Bishopville and Laura Harris and her husband, James of Delmar; two step sons, Al Griner, Jr. of Delmar and Brian Griner and his wife, Beth of Laurel; seven grandchildren, Michael Lokey and his wife, Erin, Mark Reddish, Stacey Sklar, Jennifer Griner, Brian Griner, Jr., Paul Griner and John Griner; and two great grandchildren, Samantha and Kyle Lokey; and a sister, Joann Troberg and her husband, Lars of St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a twin brother, Jack Hoffman, a sister, Isabel Morgan and a grandson, Eric Reddish. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at VFW Post 8276, 200 W. State Street, Delmar, MD. Following the service, the family wishes to extend an invitation to join them for a fellowship meal at the VFW. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: VFW Post 8276, 200 W. State Street, Delmar, MD 21875. Arrangements are being handled by Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Alvin Theodore "Ted" Hoffman

February 8, 1920 - May 19, 2009