Howard Thomas Hoffard

	Howard Thomas 'Tom' Hoffard, 53, of Johnston City, died Friday, February 6, 2004 at 8:20 p.m. at the Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin.
	Services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 10 at the Victory Baptist Church in Carterville with Rev. Rick Dawson officiating.  Burial was in the Lakeview Cemetery in Johnston City.  Visitation will be from 12 until 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.  Murman and Wilson Funeral Home in Johnston City was in charge of arrangements.
	In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family and accepted at the funeral home.
	Tommy was born on January 3, 1951 in Herrin, the son of  Vincent and Ruth (Hubbard) Hoffard.  He married Vickie Garris on November 13, 1974 in Goreville and she survives.
	Tommy was a factory worker and a member of the Knights of Pythias.  He was a member of Victory Baptist Church.
	He is survived by two daughters, Felicia Doss of Fargo, N.D. and Kristi Farmer of Du Quoin; one son, Tommy Lee Hoffard of Herrin; 10 grandchildren, Justin Hoffard, Tommy Allan Hoffard, Haley Doss, Aaron Doss, Holly Doss, Harmony Doss, Andrew Doss, Emerald Hoffard, Jayde Farmer and Hunter Farmer; two sisters, Lila McDonald and Samie Alexander, both of Johnston City; one brother, Vince Hoffard of Tunnel Hill and several nieces and nephews.
	He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Rena Kate Hoffard.
