Earnest Ray Hogan, Sr.
January 29, 1947 — November 17, 2010
Earnest Ray “Hoopie” Hogan, Sr., resident of the Somerville Community , decorated Vietnam War Veteran and husband of Carol Anthony Hogan died Wednesday evening, November 17, 2010 at his residence. He was 63 years of age and died following an extended illness.
Funeral Services for Mr. Hogan were conducted at 10 A.M. Saturday, November 20, 2010 at the Peebles West Funeral Chapel at Oakland with Rev. James Perry of Moscow officiating. Interment with Military Honors followed in the Fayette County Memorial Park Cemetery on Highway 64. Arrangements were provided by Peebles Fayette County Funeral Homes — West Chapel at Oakland.
Mr. Hogan was born in Fayette County on January 29, 1947 and was a lifelong resident of the area. He was educated in the Fayette County School System and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was inducted on April 19, 1966 and was Honorably Discharged on April 23, 1968. During his service, he received the following commendations: Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Marksman (Rifle) and Combat Infantryman Badge. Mr. Hogan was a lifetime member of VFW Post 5013 and was very proud of his service to our country.
After returning from Vietnam, Mr. Hogan married on July 14, 1969 the former Mary Carol Anthony, who survives. In earlier years, Mr. Hogan operated a dozier for W. T. Fowler and was also employed as a mechanic for Myers Tractor Company. He owned and operated Hogan Construction Company for 23 years before retiring in 2005 for health reasons. Mr. Hogan was a Christian and his grandsons were an important part of his life. His interests included gardening and landscaping.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Hogan's survivors include his son, Earnest Ray Hogan, Jr. and his two grandsons, Jonathan Ray Hogan and Douglas Ryan Hogan, all of Somerville.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers were Bobby Eddington, Eric Eddington, Christopher Garrison, Joel Garrison, Reuben Meyer and Richard Thompson. Honorary pallbearers were Douglas Hogan, Jonathan Hogan, J. J. Garrison, Luke Garrison and P. J. Logan .