Joshua Allen Hoffman

Joshua Allen Hoffman, 27, of Benton Harbor passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, with Chuck Ishmael officiating. A Celebration of Joshua’s Life will be held immediately following at the First Assembly of God 300 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor. Those wishing to leave an online condolence may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com. Joshua was born on April 8, 1984 to Harold and Norma Hoffman. He loved listening to music, playing with his cards and enjoyed looking at car magazines. Joshua loved spending time with family and friends. He was a happy, fun loving, innocent boy whose life was cut too short. Joshua graduated from Blossomland learning center on June 2, 2010. Survivors include his mother, Norma Hoffman of Benton Harbor; two brothers, Michael (Theresia) Ross of Berrien Center, MI and Gaylon (Lisa) Hoffman of Wyoming, MI; one sister, Melinda Ross of Benton Harbor; and a grandmother, Elizabeth Corzine of Benton Harbor. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Hoffman and a cousin Teresa Hoffman.