Donald Jay Hoffman, 77, of Freeport, formerly of Forreston and Lanark, died Monday, September 2, 2013, at his residence. Born April 5, 1936 in Haldane, he was the son of Robert and Marion (Phillips) Hoffman. Jay owned and operated Hoffman Oil Company in Lanark, spent many years as a driver for courier services, and drove school buses for the Forreston School System. Jay especially enjoyed playing Euchre with his friends and fishing during his retirement. Surviving are his beloved friend, Marilyn Shay; daughter, Jolene (Pete Sardaczuk) Hoffman of Cotopaxi, Colorado; his son, Cory (Angie) Hoffman of Freeport; his sister, Luann (Jim) Steffen of Lake Placid, Florida; three grandchildren, Sara Tafoya, Justin and Jenna Hoffman.
He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorial grave side services will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday September 16, 2013 at West Grove Cemetery. Please visit www.walkermortuary.com to leave a condolence.