David Alan Hofford, age 49, passed away October 24, 2012 at his residence. He was born December 26, 1962 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. He is the son of James R. Hoffard of Sterling Heights and the late Mary Lou Hofford. He is survived by his siblings, Michael Christine Hofford of North Carolina, Trisha Joseph Crechiolo of Utica, Michigan and Chris Hofford of Utica, Michigan. Mr. Hofford was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served with the 101st Airborne. A Memorial Gathering will be held Sunday 2-9 p.m and Monday 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funerall Home, 8459 Hall Rd., 3 blks E. of Van Dyke Utica. Memorials suggested to the Wishes of The Family. www.sullivanfuneraldirectors.com