Benjamin Alwin “Alfard” Hohman, 88, of Dripping Springs, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2010 at Kruse Memorial Lutheran Village in Brenham.
Alfard was born in Mt. Gainor, Texas, the oldest son of Almon Gus and Dosia Quick Hohman. He attended school in Mt. Gainor. In 1939 he joined the CCC and was stationed in Albany, Texas where his company worked on restoring Fort Griffin. After leaving the CCC he returned to the Dripping Springs area and continued his lifelong career of ranching. He found his true calling in 1963 when he joined the Hays County Sheriff’s Department as the only county deputy outside the City of San Marcos. He went on to become Chief Deputy and eventually Sheriff of Hays County for eight years before retiring in January 1989.
He served for many years on the board of Camp Ben McCullough, serving as Commander for many years. He was one of the original incorporators of Phillips Cemetery and served on the Phillips Cemetery Board as President. He was also active in Methodist Men and a member of the Dripping Springs Lions Clubs International.
His parents, wife Ann, son Al, sister Emma Lindsey and brother Jerome Hohman preceded him in death.
Survivors include daughter Charlotte LaRoche and husband Paul of Brenham, five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother Jack Hohman, many nieces, nephews and cousins and his special dancing partner Cleo Glosson.
Funeral services were held Sunday, November 7, at Dripping Springs United Methodist Church. Burial followed in Phillips Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Dripping Springs United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 99, Dripping Springs, TX 78620 or the charity of your choice.
