Obituary of Timothy F. Hoffa, Jr.

Timothy F. “Tim” Hoffa, Jr., 44, of Rogers, AR (formerly of Winamac, IN) passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 16, 2023.  He was born on March 20, 1979 in Warren, MI to Timothy F. and Elizabeth E. “Liz” [Szostek] Hoffa, Sr. who were the proud parents of three sons, Gregory, Duane, and Tim, Jr.  Sadly, Liz passed away in August of 1982 when Tim was only three.  The family relocated to Indiana shortly thereafter.  Tragedy struck the Hoffa family again when Gregory passed away in February of 1996.  Despite the hardships, Tim persevered.  As a teen, he was active in the French Club and played on the Freshman Basketball Team at Pioneer High School in Royal Center, IN.  He graduated from Winamac High School in 1997 and attended college for a short time after.  On June 29, 2002, he married his soulmate, Christina L. “Christi” Shorter.  Their union brought two beautiful children into this world, Madi Liz and Ethan, whom Tim and Christi loved very much.  It broke Tim’s heart when Christi passed away on November 20, 2018 after a very hard-fought and courageous battle with Leukemia.  One of Tim and Christi’s favorite family activities was camping.  He was an avid Michigan Wolverines and Indianapolis Colts fan. Three years ago, Tim moved to Arkansas for a fresh start where he had a good job working at Springfield Sign Co. in Rogers.   Tim enjoyed spending time together with his fiancée, Samantha “Sam” Ezell.  They loved their daily Starbucks runs, walking trails, and cooking dinner together.  Tim and Sam were “lobsters for life”.  Sadly, the hardships of life and the pains of this world overwhelmed Tim.   He will not be remembered for how he died but rather how he lived and how he loved.  He cherished his family, especially his children.  He was a good friend to many and was kind to all.   Rest easy Tim, we will take it from here. 

He is survived by:

Madi Liz Hoffa, Daughter

Ethan Hoffa, Son

Samantha “Sam” Ezell, Fiancée

Annabelle “Anna” Ezell, Step Daughter

Joshua Ezell, Step Son

Jonah Ezell, Step Son

Duane (Jenn) Hoffa, Brother

Bethanne Heater, Sister

Vicki Hodson, Mother-in-law

Greg Shorter, Father-in-law

Ashley Stemm, Sister-in-law

Emily Campbell, Sister-in-law

Jamie (Brandon) Sells, Sister-in-law

Brandi Shorter, Sister-in-law

Several Nieces and Nephews

Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins

Preceded in death by:

Timothy F. and Elizabeth E. “Liz” [Szostek] Hoffa, Sr., Parents

Christina L. “Christi” Shorter, Wife

Gregory Hoffa, Brother

Michael “Bubba” Shorter, Brother-in-law

Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac, IN.

Visitation will be from 11 AM – 2 PM EDT Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 PM EDT Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN with Rev. Laura Bailey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.

Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.