Celebrating the life of
Wallace A. Hogan
February 01, 1923 - July 20, 2013
Bloomingdale- Wallace A. Hogan, 90, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Hospice House.
Born in Ft. Payne, Alabama, Mr. Hogan was one of eleven children born to Benjamin and Martha Sims Hogan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and participated in all five of the major campaigns during WWII. He was among those that came ashore at Utah Beach during the third day of the D-Day Invasion. After being discharged from the service, he went to work with Union Bag where he was head of the Safety Committee for the bag factory. He retired after forty two years AND three months of loyal service where not once did he clock in late. He was a life-long member of Riverside Baptist Church where he served in many capacities additionally; he was a life-long member of the Congressional Parent Teacher Association. During his spare time he enjoyed fishing and gardening. Preceding him in death is his wife of fifty four years, Eva Dell Starling Hogan and his siblings, Eddie Hogan, Louis Hogan, George Hogan, Herschel "Popeye" Hogan, Toni Head, Audrey Barrow, Gladys Williams, Mary Hogan, and his twin brother Wilbur Hogan.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Dianne & Boyce Young, Jo Ann and Phil Cottle; sister, Lynette O'Neal; grandchildren, Alison Herrington, Melissa Semken Taylor, Byron Young Carrie, Boyce Young, Jr. Anna, Chris Young, Kimberly Patterson Kevin; great-grandchildren, Landen Semken, Katelyn, Kyle & Keaton Patterson, Savannah Young, and Justin Gregg, and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2013 at the Hodgson Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors with Rev. Larry Spier and Rev. Steve McCoy officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc. PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
We were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing...just know you are in our thoughts and prayers...God Bless... Linda & Bill Willingham
- Bill&Linda Willingham, Savannah, GA
Wallace and I worked together at Union Bag. He also was married to my cousin. I always called him 'Cousin Hogie'. So sorry for your loss and may God bless us all.
- Hinton & Edith Starling, Nevils, GA
My loving cousins Dianne and Joanne, and family. My thoughts are with you all at this time and I know that Uncle Wallace will always be with you both in loving and caring memory and thought as he will with me. Am so sorry for your loss and wish that I could have been there to give you and me some comfort but my thoughts will be with you. Love, Erroll Leon Starling
- Erroll Leon & Mary Starling, Savannah, GA
My loving sympathy to all of you. My fondest memory of Wallace was when my boys were learning to ride a bike. I was showing one of them how on our very sandy dirt road. A pile of sand threw me down. Wallace happened to be nearby in a field hunting. He saw it all and NEVER let me forget it. I know he is now in a better place. Sorry I will not be able to be there for you tomorrow. With love, Barbara
- Barbara P Starling, Pembroke, GA
Diane & Joann I am so sorry for your loss, you had a great father and he was always good to me. I know he is resting in peace with your mother and all of his family who have gone on. My best to you.
- Sara Stephens Reynolds, Jesup, GA
To Wallace's family, Tommy & I have very fond memories of Wallace. He was always very friendly when we would see him at the reunions,or through phone calls and casual meetings in Savannah some years ago. AND now reading the obituary, we learn he was of THE GREATEST GENERATION!!!...would love to have heard some of those stories! We are thinking of all of you at this time. Annette & Tommy Goodrich Alvarine Starling's daughter
- Annette Parrish Goodrich, Pembroke, GA
Diane, Joann, & families, Praying for God's comfort to surround you during this time. Cherish all the good memories you have of your daddy.
- Susan GoodwinBrenda's sister, Macon, GA
We were so sorry to hear of your dad's passing...just know you are in our thoughts and prayers...God Bless... Linda & Bill Willingham
- Bill&Linda Willingham, Savannah, GA
Wallace and I worked together at Union Bag. He also was married to my cousin. I always called him 'Cousin Hogie'. So sorry for your loss and may God bless us all.
- Hinton & Edith Starling, Nevils, GA
My loving cousins Dianne and Joanne, and family. My thoughts are with you all at this time and I know that Uncle Wallace will always be with you both in loving and caring memory and thought as he will with me. Am so sorry for your loss and wish that I could have been there to give you and me some comfort but my thoughts will be with you. Love, Erroll Leon Starling
- Erroll Leon & Mary Starling, Savannah, GA
My loving sympathy to all of you. My fondest memory of Wallace was when my boys were learning to ride a bike. I was showing one of them how on our very sandy dirt road. A pile of sand threw me down. Wallace happened to be nearby in a field hunting. He saw it all and NEVER let me forget it. I know he is now in a better place. Sorry I will not be able to be there for you tomorrow. With love, Barbara
- Barbara P Starling, Pembroke, GA
Diane & Joann I am so sorry for your loss, you had a great father and he was always good to me. I know he is resting in peace with your mother and all of his family who have gone on. My best to you.
- Sara Stephens Reynolds, Jesup, GA
To Wallace's family, Tommy & I have very fond memories of Wallace. He was always very friendly when we would see him at the reunions,or through phone calls and casual meetings in Savannah some years ago. AND now reading the obituary, we learn he was of THE GREATEST GENERATION!!!...would love to have heard some of those stories! We are thinking of all of you at this time. Annette & Tommy Goodrich Alvarine Starling's daughter
- Annette Parrish Goodrich, Pembroke, GA
Diane, Joann, & families, Praying for God's comfort to surround you during this time. Cherish all the good memories you have of your daddy.
- Susan GoodwinBrenda's sister, Macon, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
