Henry Gustavus Hoffmeyer
July 25, 1933 ~ January 4, 2024
Born in:
Darlington County, SC
Resided in:
Mills River, NC
MILLS RIVER, NC – Henry G. Hoffmeyer, 90, of Mills River, NC, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 4, 2024, surrounded by loving family members.
A Memorial Service will be at noon on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Pisgah United Methodist Church in Florence, SC, with Pastor Chad Nelson presiding. A visitation will be held beforehand at 11a.m. at the church.
Henry will be remembered for many things. Devoted to his family, he was a longtime Southern Bell/Bellsouth employee and a diehard Clemson fan. His motto was that if he joined an organization, he hoped to leave it in better shape than he found it. In 1993, Henry retired from the telecommunications industry after 39 years with the same company. He spent the next few years with his wife traveling around the U.S., Canada, Europe and Israel, as well as trips to Dublin, Ireland to visit with his eldest daughter and family. Other constants in his life were serving as an officer on the Coastal Council of Boy Scouts (and eating a lot of popcorn) and was a member of the St. Andrews Rotary Club in Charleston and the Four Seasons Rotary Club in Hendersonville, NC. He was also president of the Homeowners Association of the Ashley House in Charleston and worked to make major renovations to the building.
Henry was predeceased by his wife of 61 years, Mary Belle (Polly) DeWitt Hoffmeyer and two of his siblings, Lucy Rhame and Conrad Hoffmeyer. Surviving are three daughters, Gayle (Alan) Baird, Judy Longshaw and Suzanne O’Donnell; siblings, Peggy Gause and Scott Hoffmeyer; grandchildren Kenneth (Kate) Longshaw, Alastair Baird, Mary (Jose) Campos, Andrew Baird, Elizabeth O’Donnell, Lauren Baird and Natalie O’Donnell; and a host of nieces and nephews. Also, a very special thank you to his caregivers, Crystal, Sandy, Paula, and Kretesha.
One of Henry’s greatest legacies that gave him much happiness was the creation of the Henry and Polly Hoffmeyer Nursing Scholarship at Clemson. He realized the power of education and the responsibility to provide for the next generation. In place of flowers, please donate to the
Hoffmeyer Scholarship Fund at CU Foundation (Fund B3950), P.O. Box 1889, Clemson, SC, 29633.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, NC, and Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home in Darlington, SC, are handling arrangements.
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Our sympathies to Gayle, Judy, Suzanne and your beautiful families. Uncle Henry was a good man with a great sense of humor and a quiet little twinkle in his eyes. He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Henry was a good friend and a good man. I always enjoyed our many years of breakfasts at the Dixie Diner. He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace.
Sending you all love and strength at this very difficult time. May he rest in eternal peace. 💜
What a lovely tribute to man who lived life well. My condolences for his loss.
We had the great pleasure of meeting Henry during some of his visits to Ireland. Henry was a true gentleman blessed with integrity and charm. He personified all that was remarkable in “The Greatest Generation”. Our sincere sympathy to Gayle, Judy, Suzanne and the wider Hoffmeyer family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis (may his faithful soul be at God’s right hand).
Henry was a wonderful Rotarian. He epitomized our motto of “Service Above Self.” A true Southern gentleman, he made a difference while on this earth. My prayers are with the family!
Love you all Sandi & Paula
Henry was a gentleman who was definitely committed to education. I was so honored that he chose to establish Clemson Nursing Scholarship to remember his wife and contribute to the preparation of future nurses. I remember his sense of humor and kindness and wish the family lovely memories of his life – well lived.