Louis Eysenbach Hofferbert Jr., age 86 passed away on January 2, 2014. Louis graduated from Rule High School in May 1944, volunteered in the U.S. Navy, served in the Pacific in 1945-46, and attended U.T. and Maryville College, earning a B.S. in 1950. After college Louis volunteered again in the Navy, OCS 1951-52 and in the Pacific again 1952-53. After release from active duty in 1953 Louis attended U.T. College of Law and graduated in 1956. He was in the U.S. Naval Reserve for 38 years retiring in 1984 as Captain, USNR. Louis attended all monthly and special USNR meetings and faithfully took his summer cruises every year. He went into private practice of law from 1956-2013. Louis served 8 years as Director of Law during terms of Mayor Kyle C. Testerman. While serving as Law Director, he attended the K.P.D. Academy and became a certified Tennessee law enforcement officer. Not being eligible to be a regular police officer, he joined the K.P.D. reserve and patrolled the streets of Knoxville for 5 years. Later Louis transferred to the Knox Co. Sheriff's reserve and served as a patrol officer for another 20 years. Over the years he spent more than 20,000 hours as a volunteer reserve officer. He was a member of Northside Kiwanis Club since 1962, Chairman or Co-Chairman of two major projects (Knoxville's Junior Miss Pageant and Annual Pancake Jamboree) and served as a  Ruling Elder and Sunday School teacher in 3 different Presbyterian Churches, most recently West Hills. Even though his volunteerism took him away from home frequently, he and "Gus" (the name he affectionately called his wife) found time to enjoy life and each other. They traveled extensively both domestic and foreign. Among Louis' favorite travels were his Naval Reunions aboard his favorite ship, the U.S.S. Oak Hill (LS07).