Hoye Gene Hogan

Hoye Gene Hogan of Ozark passed away February 25, 2017, at Mercy Hospital Turner Memorial in Ozark at the age of 80 years, 2 months, and 18 days. He was born December 7, 1936, the son of the late William Pete and Rheba Cruson Hogan, of Alix, Arkansas. Gene grew up in Alix and graduated from Altus High School. He attended the College of the Ozarks and earned his degree in physical education. He met Norma, the love of his life, at college, and they were married September 6, 1958. Gene coached basketball and taught at Altus, University of Arkansas High School, Elkins, Ramah New Mexico, and Ozark. He was a Shelter Insurance agent in Ozark for 36 years, an agency now run by his son Toby. He retired from insurance to become a full time rancher, which he continued until his death. Gene loved horses, cattle, ranching and rodeo--especially team roping--a passion that began during his years working the cattle drives and rodeos out west. Over the years Gene held the position of President of the Arkansas Team Ropers Association and was back to back champion of “Bigbee’s Biggest East of the Mississippi,” the foremost team roping competition in the Southeastern United States. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Norma Law Hogan and two sons, Toby and wife Kim, of Ozark, and Cody of Kansas City, Missouri; a granddaughter, Hayley Jernigan and husband Cameron of Rogers; one sister-in-law, Glenda Law Casey and spouse, Mike; and a niece, two nephews and several cousins. Gene and Norma are members of the Coal Hill Church of Christ. Serving as pallbearers are Sherrill Rich, Stevie King, Eddie Cole, Terry Fisher, Kent Reading and, Heath Williams. Honorary Pallbearers are Bob Beck, Leroy Douglas, Jerry Duncan, Don Dougan, Lonnie Turner, Rick Storms, Ben Sisk and, Gerald “Jerry” Primm. The memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 1, at 2:00 at Shaffer Funeral Home in Ozark. Visitation will be held at 1:15 preceding the service. Burial will be at Cemetery Ridge south of Ozark on Highway 23. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Coal Hill Church of Christ (P.O. Box 157, Coal Hill AR 72832) or the American Cancer Society (901 North University Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72207 or visit www.cancer.org/donate). To leave an online condolence, please visit the website: shafferfuneralhomeweb.com.

Hoye Gene Hogan

December 7, 1936 - February 25, 2017