Max L. Hoffhines age 92, passed away peacefully at 6:50 pm on February 14, 2013. Dad was an amazing man whose life story would easily be a top 10 novel. He grew up on a farm in Northern Kansas during the dust bowl days. As a youth, his efforts in trapping and hunting helped supply his family with food and money. Dad graduated from Topeka HS then attended college for 3 years. Max joined the US Navy, where he achieved the rank of full commander. He was a decorated World War II hero. His accomplishments include becoming a navy pilot where he flew in a squadron called "The Black Cats." Their mission was to fly at night and bomb Japanese ships. Dad was successful in bombing and sinking three Japanese ships, including a cruiser. Dad earned several medals including two Air medals and a Presidential citation from General McArthur for his accomplishments and bravery. Dad had many memorable experiences in the Navy including hanging out with John Wayne. Post war, dad was manager of the Fox Theater in Topeka, KS where he met and married Anna Mae DeFrees. Together they raised 6 children. Dad became a State Farm agent in 1959. He ran a very successful agency for 36 years and retired at the age of 75. Dad was very well respected and known as a loving and generous man. He would do anything for anyone that needed help. He believed in hard work. Some of his sayings were, "Whatever is fair and square and right, do that" and "Always hold up your end." He loved reading his favorite bible verses which were I Corinthians 13:1-13. He would say "If you don't have love, you don't have (nothing)." Max was a loving father to his 6 children. He loved family dinners spent at home. Dad loved to exercise and would do 100's of push-ups per day even late into his 70's. He was a loving husband to mom for over 50 years. Mom died in 2001. Dad married Ardyth N. Ford in 2002. Max was preceded by his father, Edward (Earl) Hoffhines; mother, Mabel E. Hoffhines; wife, Anna Mae Hoffhines; and brothers, Raymond and Ross Hoffhines. He is survived by his wife, Ardyth Hoffhines; sons/spouses: Dean and Theresa Hoffhines, Mark and Casey Hoffhines, Jim and Jeanette Hoffhines, Alan and Kathy Hoffhines; daughters/spouses: Paula and Jefry Biehler, Cheryl and Stuart Owens; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be Sunday, 11am-9pm with the family present from 2-3pm at Mercer-Adams. Services will be Monday, February 18, 2:00pm at Mercer-Adams Chapel. Funeral Service Monday, February 18, 2013 02:00 PM Mercer-Adams Chapel 3925 N. Asbury Bethany, OK 73008 The family will receive visitors on Sunday, February 17 from 2:00-3:00PM at Mercer-Adams Funeral Service.