Joseph Eugene "Gene" Hoggard

Mr. Hoggaard will always have a special place in my heart. He was my principal all my years in junior high. I have nothing but fond memories of him. I seen him just last summer walking around at the Flea Market in E-town. It was a joy to see him again and talk with him. He will be dearly missed.

I had the great pleasure of playing in the 515th AF band with Gene. He was always a great musician. And I know he passed that on to the students he taught. We communicated the past few years with email and jokes and photos. Would have liked to play at his memorial concert. As he is now playing with with all the great musicians. Keep the good mysic playing, Gene>>>

We had good times making music in the Air Force and got back together by email a while back to share memories and exchange jokes. I hope Gene can find a good jazz harpist to jam with in his new digs.
Rod Fisher, Whitefish, MT

R.I.P. Mr. Hoggard!! My family is praying for your family at this time of sorrow. Godspeed Mr. Hoggard!!

My deepest condolences for your loss.
You don't know me, but I remember Mr. Hoggard fondly, as he was my first band director at Hodgenville Elementary School on or about 1956 and taught me to play trumpet (cornet, actually).
I went on to study music at Indiana University and became a band director myself. I always remembered his advice to us band students, "If you're going to make a mistake, make it loud enough so I can hear it and then we can correct it, people!" (He never called...

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. Mr. Hoggard was a positive influence on so many young lives, including mine. My fondest memories of high school are playing in the Band of Hawks led by Mr. Hoggard.

I loved your Dad, Judy. You and I knew each other from the Hardin Larue Co Band, I also play flute. Through the years after that we were in different music things together and kept in touch. He was an amazing man, so much fun to be around, I just lost my Dad a couple of weeks ago (your Dad and mine were friends through AA) and I know how hard it is. Thinking of you, your obituary was perfect for him

A fine man who will be missed. My principal in '78-'79. Condolences to the family

I will miss my friend very much. Looked forward to seeing him at E-Town Swim & Fitness Center. Rest in Peace Gene. Al Pike