Robert Hoff, Dead

Robert Hoff, aged 82 years, one of the highly respected citizens of the county, dies at the home of his son, James Hoff. Mr. Hoff had been in declining health for a number of years, and the end came peacefully, after the long period of almost invalidity.

The funeral was conducted under the supervision of Undertaker Wells, and the remains were laid away in the Hoff burial ground near the home. Rev. M. P. Lowe conducted the funeral services.

Mr. Hoff is survived by two brothers, Anthony and E. D. Hoff, the former now more being more than 90 years of age. Three sons and three daughters were also left?James, Dan and William Hoff; Mrs. J. O. Boggs, of Murraysville, Mrs. Thornton Knight and Mrs. Thomas Ward. A fourth son was recently buried. ?Spencer Reporter.

(Robert Hoff passed away October 3, 1915.)
(The Roane County Journal; Vol. 4, No. 3; March 1997-courtesy of Janet Prine)