2023 LEGENDS OF HEALTHCARE
Dr. William Hoffler (posthumously)
Dr. William “Bill” Hoffler was born in Elizabeth City, NC to the late Delilah Bowser and William Henry Hoffler, Sr. He was educated at Shaw University, Fisk University, and Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, and he continued education at Emory University, the University of Pennsylvania, University of North Carolina, Medical College of Georgia, and the San Diego Academy of General Dentistry. He additionally did an honorable tour of duty in the US Air Force.
Because of his sincere love for humanity, Dr. Hoffler not only provided exceptional dental care to the community, but he also volunteered a significant amount of time with community organizations. He was a Life Member of Omega Psi Phi and was named Omega Man of the Year (1979), served as Basileus of the Psi Phi Chapter (1982), and Sixth District National Representative (1987). He helped advance noble objectives espoused by several Black political candidates, the Chamber of Commerce, Urban League, NAACP, Salvation Army Boys’ Club, Arts Council, Boy Scouts, Winston Lake YNCA, and other community groups. He found purpose, strength, solace and satisfaction in serving as a member of the St. John Laymen’s League, the Board of Deacons, the Food Service Committee at Mount Zion Baptist Church.
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