Sylvester John Hoffart, 93, of Liberty, Texas, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.
Mr. Hoffart was born on Feb. 24, 1933, in Glen Flora, Texas, to Paul Hoffart and Katharina Diehl Hoffart. He had been a resident of the Liberty area since 2000 and was formerly a resident of Harris County.
Sylvester was a high school graduate who dedicated many years of hard work to his career as a pipe inspector at Cameron Iron Works before retiring. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was a member of New Work Family Worship.
Above all, Sylvester cherished his family and the friendships he built throughout his life. He had a special place in his heart for the people he loved and the animals that brought him joy. His love, loyalty, and caring nature were an important part of who he was, and the memories he created with family and friends will be treasured for generations to come. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Sylvester was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Hoffart and Catherine Diehl Hoffart; his beloved wife of 36 years, Louise Singleton Hoffart; his sons, Ricky Hoffart and Alan Hoffart; his grandson, Jai Odom; his brothers, Johnny, Jake, Pius, Clarence, and Adolph; and his sisters, Mary and Wilma.
He leaves behind a loving family to cherish his memory, including his daughter, Judy Sims, and her husband, Charles Sims; his grandchildren, A.J. Hoffart and his wife, April Hoffart; Justin Hoffart and his significant other, Jenny Lamza; Cara Hoffart and her husband, Billy Ray Reagan; Klayton Hoffart; Rebecca Hoffart Lenert and her husband, Andrew Lenert; David Hoffart and his wife, Jessica Hoffart; and Trisha Bookout and her husband, Trenton Bookout. He is also survived by several great-grandchildren, numerous other relatives, dear friends, and all those whose lives he touched throughout his 93 years.
Though Sylvester will be dearly missed, his love for his family, his friendships, and the animals he held close to his heart will remain a lasting part of his legacy. His life was a blessing to those who knew him, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
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