George Charles Hoff Sr., 85, a long-time resident of Clinton, MS passed away Nov 30, 2023. Dr. Hoff was born Sept 7, 1938 in Chicago, IL where he lived until serving in the US Army. In 1961, the Army brought him to the Waterways Experiment Station in Vicksburg, MS. During his tenure there he completed a Doctorate of Engineering. In 1982, he left the WES to join Mobil Oil's Research and Development division. His career, focusing on conceptual design of concrete offshore oil structures, took him all over the world. During his professional life he authored and co-authored over 170 technical papers, 3 books and was awarded numerous global awards & medals for achievements in the fields of engineering & construction, culminating in serving as President of the American Concrete Institute ('93-94). He was also recognized as a Distinguished Graduate from both University of Illinois and Texas A&M Department of Civil Engineering after his retirement in 1999.

Dr. Hoff married the love of his life, Caroline Martin, in 1962 and was married for 61 years until his death. They were fortunate to travel the world together during their long marriage but raised their two children in Clinton. During their youth, Dr. Hoff helped start the T-ball program & Clinton Youth Soccer program with the SERATOMA civic club. He served as the President of the Mississippi Youth Soccer Association from 1979-84, as well as Mississippi State Referee Administrator for the USSF from 1983-2003. His dedication to the sport was instrumental in initiating high school soccer in Mississippi. He was recognized in 2003 for creating the Mississippi chapter of the National Intercollegiate Soccer Officials Association (NISOA).

As a young man, he was an Eagle scout, a member of the German American Gymnastics Club, a lifeguard, a lettered athlete in basketball, a dance instructor, and an avid bowler. He actively bowled in leagues throughout the rest of his life at the Indian Lanes, pitched slow-pitch softball for various teams, and excelled as a not-great-but-not-bad golfer at Eagle Ridge Golf Club. A charter member of Holy Savior Catholic Church, Dr. Hoff, along with his son, also reached the status of 4th Degree Knight in the K of C Council 7854 in 2017.

He was a lover of dogs, comic strips, stamp collecting, singers/songwriter music, hunting, card playing, and cookies & ice cream. He will be greatly missed by his wife Caroline, daughter Jennifer, son George Jr., daughter-in-law Judy, granddaughter Fran (Mike) and many friends and extended family. He is predeceased by grandson Max. A visitation will be held at Holy Savior Catholic Church, 716 Lindale St, Clinton, MS 39056 on Monday 12/4 from 9a-11a, followed by a Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Holy Savior.