Norfolk, Virginia
Russell B. Hogshire NORFOLK - Russell Beverly "Happy" Hogshire, 77, died peacefully Sept. 17, 2010 in a local hospital. A native of Norfolk, he was the son of the late Russell Blake Hogshire and Margaret Johnston Hogshire. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Evelyn Nichols Hogshire....
Read MorePut off too long in searching for Happy. Sad to learn of his passing.
Happy made sails for my single handed one design Seahawk. I always credited him with my success with that boat.
Great memories. RIP Happy.
Dale Welch
August 04, 2017 | N. Chesterfield, VA | Friend
To the Family, Friends, and Employees of Happy Hogshire,
I first met Happy when I was 16, working at Staunton Paint & Wallpaper in Staunton, VA. Happy walked in the store introduced himself, asked me my name, and I got the manager for him. He always remembered my name. Even then he was like an old friend. One of my jobs there was the awning portion of the business, so we always had that to talk about, and how he liked to talk.
I was about 24 when the store closed and I...
Curtis Sheffer
September 21, 2010 | Staunton, VA
Family of Happy Hogshire,
Happy was a well respected acquaintence of mine and I very much admired his honesty, integrity, and character; though I express gratitude for all of his hard work and efforts, I cannot find the words to properly express my sincere sorrow for your loss and the loss to the community of his friends and business associates.
Mike Cutter
September 21, 2010 | Norfolk, VA
Happy in Charleston, SC with Zone 4
Len Stielper
September 20, 2010
Happy in Charleston, SC with Zone 4
Len Stielper
September 20, 2010
Kate and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May God hold you close and give you comfort and peace. You are in my prayers.
Beth Ownley Cooper
September 20, 2010 | Chesapeake, VA
