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Jay Hogan Obituary
Thomas "Jay" Hogan, age 44, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 30, 2015.
Jay was born October 5, 1970, in Rockford, IL. He attended St. Peters Catholic School in Rockford. He moved to Michigan with his family where he attended West Bloomfield High School. He earned a baccalaureate degree in package engineering at Michigan State University. He was the general manager of Pierce Distribution Services Company in Ripley, TN for 15 years.
He was a genuine hard-working gentleman who touched the lives of many. He cherished spending time with his family, especially his wife Julie and their boys. He was a great father, husband, son, nephew, brother, uncle, and friend who will be missed by many. He was an avid reader, enjoyed playing golf, vacationing, and cheering on his Chicago Bears and Michigan State Spartans.
He is survived by his sons, Thomas Joseph "TJ" and Cole Patrick Hogan; his step-children, Austin Heath and Xander Lopez; mother, Penny Hogan; brother, Matthew (Kendra) Hogan; sister, Stephanie (Eli) Michaelides; brother, Christopher (Jennifer) Hogan; many family and friends who loved him dearly.
He is preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas Joseph Sr. and Bette Hogan; father, Thomas Joseph Hogan Jr.
Service will be held at Arrington Funeral Directors in Jackson, TN on Thursday, August 6, 2015. Family visitation will be from 11 a.m. til 12 noon. Friends are welcome from 12 noon til 3 p.m. for visitation. The service will be held at 3 p.m. A celebration of life will be held at Jackson Country Club following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to college funds for TJ, Cole, Austin and Xander. They are to be directed to Regions Bank.
Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, Jackson, TN 38305, (731) 668-1111. www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com
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Angela Thompson
August 18, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with this family during this time.
Pat & Jodi Imus
August 5, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May all the great memories help ease your sorrow and bring you comfort.
Tim and carolyn smith
August 5, 2015
You will be missed rest in peace
Paula Wisinski
August 4, 2015
My heart breaks for the loss of Jay. Prayers go out to his children, mother, siblings, family and friends
Dr. John Michael Briley
August 4, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and loved ones. - John Michael Briley and Clinic Staff
Gary & Deborah Woehlke
August 3, 2015
To Jay's family we wish you comfort as you grieve. For all the many years that we new him, Jay was always so friendly and ready to help. We will always remember him for the great person he was.
Scottie Dawson
August 3, 2015
Oh how many times we talked about life, love, kids, & football. You are a one of a kind blessing to all of us who have the EXTREME PRIVELEDGE of knowing you!! Nothing could keep me going like the memories we shared and the love i have in my heart for you & your family! I consider myself one of the luckiest people in the world to be able to call you my friend. And i promise i will do all i can to maintain the friendships i made THROUGH you (Lord knows its a ton of them)! I LOVE YOU Jay Hogan!!! FOREVER IN MY HEART!!!!
Thomas Loriaux
August 3, 2015
RIP my friend! I'll never forget the day you pulled me from my car accident after school and called my mom to let her know I would be OK. I wish I could have returned the favor!! :(
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