Darold Neal Hoff, Jr

Darold Neal Hoff, Jr., age 74, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021. Born in San Diego, CA on November 1, 1946, he was the son of the late Darold “Neal” Hoff, Sr. and Dorothy “Prissy” Calhoun Hoff. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Donna Hoff Williams.

Upon Darold graduating high school in Edgecombe county – he joined the Air Force. He went to Vietnam twice while serving our county. He travelled the world and has been to many places. While deployed Darold met the love of his life, his wife, Chong. They have 3 children- Les, Kim and Kevin. He has 2 grandsons that followed in his footsteps and are currently serving our county with the Air Force, Cameron and David. He is one proud papa.

After retiring from 20 years in 1985 of service with the Air Force, he brought his family to Rocky Mount. He worked for the prison system from 1985- 2003. Darold became an active member of West Edgecombe Ruritian Club. He served as past president and was the recipient of the Tom Downing Award. He could always be found cooking stew, pigs and whatever else they needed. He enjoyed doing yard work with his wife, taking trips to the casino, cooking on the grill and spending time with his family.

Darold is survived by his wife of 49 years, Chong Sun Hoff of Rocky Mount; his daughter, Kim Hoff and her husband, William “Bo” Thompson, of Rocky Mount; his sons, Leslie “Les” Neal Hoff and his wife, Gina of Wilson and Kevin John Hoff and his wife, Kimberly of Rocky Mount; his grandchildren, Cameron Neal Hoff and David Christopher Hoff; his sister, Dianne Hoff Rogers and her husband, William of Battleboro; and a host of extended family members.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Darold’s life will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Julian “Jay” Thompson officiating. Burial will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Darold’s memory to DAV Disabled Americans Veterans Twin County Chapter 55, 401 Cedar Street, Rock Mount, NC 27803 or West Edgecombe Ruritian Club, P.O. Box 2136 Rocky Mount, NC 27801.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.