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Jordan Leo Hoffman, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2026 in Wesley Chapel, Florida. He was born on May 19, 1990 to parents Ken and Carlana Hoffman of Tallahassee, Florida. He graduated from Leon High School prior to attending Florida State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science with a minor in Entrepreneurship. He was a member of Radiant Church in Tampa. Following college, Jordan worked primarily in the political realm, starting as a campaign consultant for the Florida Senate Majority Political Committee before managing state legislative and federal congressional campaigns, and also serving as a state director and chief campaign strategist for Southwest Florida for the Republican Party. He spent time working as director of government affairs for a financial and public lending firm forging strategic municipal partnerships across the country and a transportation consulting firm working state bids and contracts. Jordan also spent time in sales in the medical device and chemical manufacturing industries. When he was not working, Jordan pursued a variety of passions from baseball, softball, volleyball, fishing and golf to coaching his son Layton in baseball and flag football. He was a lifelong FSU fan and a lover of country music. He loved his family with his whole heart and he was treasured by his very large family and many friends. His resiliency and competitive drive were his calling card throughout his life. Jordan leaves behind his son Layton; his parents Ken and Carlana; his siblings Josh and his wife Kristen and their children Liam and Ella, Nicolette, and Landon and his fiancé Allie and his grandmother Carol. He also leaves behind many aunts and uncles. From his father’s side of the family: predeceased by Eric Hoffman, Lynn (Hoffman) and Allen Grossman, Paula (Hoffman) and Jerome Gary, Karen (Hoffman) and Freddy Jimenez and Sheryl (Hoffman) and Josh Berkowitz. From his mother’s side of the family: Melanie (McCullers) and Frank Castro, Lance and Stacie McCullers, and Layne McCullers. Finally, he leaves behind his many beloved cousins, as well as a host of friends and colleagues. He loved them all dearly. A celebration of Jordan’s life will be held at the Carriage House of Goodwood Museum & Gardens on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Equal Shot Academy which can be found at https://www.equalshotacademy.com/foundation. Breanna Green of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the family with their arrangements.

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Jordan Leo Hoffman

May 19, 1990 - March 18, 2026