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William Hogge Obituary
Norfolk - William Preston Hogge Sr., 88 went to be with the Lord on September 14, with his loving family by his side. He was pre-deceased by his wife Edna Elizabeth, his daughter Margie Freuh and his parents Mary M. West and George Washington Hogge.
He is survived by his 3 sons William Preston Hogge Jr. and his wife Sandra, Robert C. Hogge and his wife Donna, Tracy and his wife Danna and 1 daughter Teresa R. Davis and her husband Joey. He is honored in memory by his 14 grandchildren: Susan, Ellen, Bubba, Elizabeth, Bobby, Sara, Tara, Stephanie, Joey, John Jamie, Matt, Tracy, and Kasey. He has 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great great-granddaughter, all which will miss him dearly.
Mr. Hogge was a decorated WWII veteran in the 79th Division. He was active in many military campaigns during the war. He landed on Utah Beach with the 313th Infantry Regiment. From there he was involved in the battle of Cherbourg, La-Haye-du-Puits, the Seine Bridgehead and then on to Belgium, Moselle and into the battle of Foret De Parroy and in the crossing of the Reine River. He marched on to Germany and Czechoslovakia.
He received the 2 Bronze Stars, Croix de Guerre, Combat Infantry Badge and his Parachute Badge.
The family will receive friends at Smith & Williams Funeral Home, Norview Chapel on Wednesday, September 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The funeral service will be held on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 1 p.m. at the same location. The internment will follow at Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Following the service the family will receive visitors at the Chesapeake Athletic Club located at 3544 Argonne Drive in Norfolk. You may offer condolences to the family at www.smithandwilliamsnorfolk.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Hogge
Bettie Doe
September 22, 2014
You will be missed Daddy Hog. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
September 18, 2014
We are very sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Ray (ARS) & Vicki Brown
Tara Cook
September 17, 2014
Our Grandaddy will b truly missed. I am so lucky to have had a grandfather like u in my life. U have been so wonderful to us an I'm thankful to have shared the times we have had together. I am just so happy to know that u are with grandma an with my mama. I will miss u an love u always, but u are in a wonderful place now. I love u so much Grandaddy Bill.
michael bauer
September 17, 2014
I had the honor of giving this Brave Soldier one final Salute. His service and sacrifice will not be forgotten. He went Above and Beyond the Call of Duty. GOD Bless Him and GOD Bless the Family.
Ronda Flowers
September 17, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. He sounded like he was a amazing man. Stephanie I know that he loved you very much and was happy for the time that you and Van spent with him as well as his other family members. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
With deepest condolences,
Rose Bruffy
September 17, 2014
Rest in Peace Grandaddy Bill. Love you
Rose Bruffy
September 17, 2014
I knew "Grandaddy Bill" since I was a little girl. He was my mother Catherine's, best friend Margie's father, so he was in my life a lot, especially as a child. He always had such a happy spirit and kept me laughing, the kind of person you want to be around. We will always love and miss you Grandaddy Bill. Stephanie, Sara, Tara, I send my deepest condolences. May your Grandaddy rest in peace in heaven with your beautiful mother Margie. I love you all.
Laurie Thorne McManama
September 17, 2014
May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. I will always have fond memories of Mr. Hogge.
Jessica (Ellis) Wissinger
September 17, 2014
I knew Mr. Hogge growing up with his grandaughter Stephanie. He was a great man with great stories to tell. He will be truly missed. RIP Mr. Hogge. Stephanie, you and your family will be in my prayers.
September 17, 2014
Robert and Tracy sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Keeping both you and your families in prayer.
Walt and Pat Brazell
JoAnn Alessi
September 17, 2014
Uncle Bill, you where loved and will be missed, greatly by your family, relatives, and friends. I have fond memories of you and your family. I send my love and prayers to all. JoAnn Alessi(KY.)
George Curtis
September 17, 2014
My prayers are with your family. A great man that will always be remembered with wonderful stories and laughs. I learned so much from him in the shipyard. My thoughts are with the Hogge family.
Neil Lynch
September 17, 2014
•We are sorry for your loss. Pop hogge was such a great person,he was like a father to me. Pop will live on in our memories forever.•We can't begin to imagine what you are feeling, but let us share our heart-felt condolence. Love Butch & Karen
Cecil and Patty Thomas
September 16, 2014
We were very saddened to learn of the passing of "Pop" Hogge. We will surely miss his many stories and his zest for life!! We know he will walk with God always. Cecil and Patty Thomas
September 16, 2014
We were very saddened to hear of " Pop" Hogge's passing and will truly miss his great stories and zest for life. We know he will walk with God always. Cecil and Patty Thomas
Smith Family
September 16, 2014
"Grandaddy Bill" had a long and interesting life. I remember his tales at family birthday parties. He always had a crowd around him. He had a lot of family that truly loved him and he will be greatly missed.
Janet Smith
September 16, 2014
I will miss this funny wonderful man! The breakfast club is saddened by his loss!
Michael Chappell
September 16, 2014
The Hogge family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God bless you and your family. Michael Chappell and family
Donna Walikangas
September 16, 2014
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am a blessed person to have the pleasure to know this wonderful and funny guy.
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