Mark Hogg Obituary
Born on July 28, 1956, in Versailles, Ky., he was the son of Doris Groves Hogg and the late Edward E. Hogg. Mark spent his younger years growing up in Houston, Texas with his family before returning to Kentucky. He made many life-long friends in Texas and loved going to the beach.
Mark had an infectious laugh and personality to go with it. He never met a stranger and loved talking with family, friends, and everyone he met. Mark was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting.
Since he was 11 years old Mark wanted to be in the Guinness Book of World Records. In 1998 he accomplished that goal by eating the most night crawlers in 30 seconds on national television. A brief stint in the U.S. Army and survival training in the jungles of Panama eating insects and worms paid off. He became known as the "Worm Man" and kept breaking his own record while traveling the globe promoting himself and his "gross" stunt. He appeared in numerous television shows, fairs and events. Mark relished in the celebrity status.
Mark loved spending time with his youngest daughter, Diana, by taking her to visit family and friends and to the beach in Florida as often as he could until his health wouldn't let him anymore. His faithful companions the last few years were his beloved German Shepherds, Mollie and Booker. He chose cremation with the request his ashes be scattered into the sea.
Mark is survived by his mother: Doris Groves Hogg of Versailles; two daughters: Diana Maye Hogg of Glasgow, Trina Bentley of Shelbyville; two sisters: Jackie (Randy) Brackett of Versailles and Judi Hogg of Frankfort; and one brother, Ed (Keela) Hogg of Versailles; two grandchildren; two nephews : Jacob Brackett of Lexington, Devin Thompson of Lawrenceburg, and four nieces; Shannon LeMaster Hickerson of Nokomis, FL, Rachel (Curt) Hogg Graham, Savannah Hogg and Jessica McGohon all of Versailles. He also leaves behind two very close friends, Bill Ward of Shelbyville and Raleigh "Bubba" Trotter of Houston, TX.
A gathering to remember Mark will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 1 to 4 pm est at Clark Legacy Center 3000 Versailles Road Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.
Clark Legacy Center is honored to be handling arrangements for Mr. Mark Wayne Hogg.
Clark Legacy Center - Versailles
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Stacci Powers
April 16, 2025
So sorry to have just learned about Mark's death. My condolences to his family and friends. Prayers for his soul. He was a great guy and I will always remember him.
Crystal Yates Candace Houp
August 30, 2024
The girls at the Walmart vision center loved Mark. We´ve known him for years and he always visited us everytime he was in. He always made us smile we had been praying for Mark so much the past couple years with all his health issues. He will be dearly missed and someone we will always remember. Rest now Mark, you´re no longer in pain.
Leisa Kinder
August 17, 2024
You have my deepest condolences.
Mark was a special person in my life from many years ago. He will be greatly missed.
Holly Travis
August 14, 2024
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Holly Travis
August 14, 2024
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Holly Travis
August 13, 2024
He was a wonderful father to our little girl, Diana.
Mary Jo Corbin
August 12, 2024
Mark was a wonderful father to my niece Diana.
Leisa Kinder
August 11, 2024
Family & all who love Mark you have my deepest condolences. I'm so sorry to hear of Mark's passing. Mark will be greatly missed, it was a pleasure to have him as my dear friend.
To know him was to love him ...
Mark Hogg
August 11, 2024
Hello, I am so sorry for your loss. My name is Mark Hogg, too. I live in Louisville, KY. I hope this is appropriate to share. I never got to tell Mark or anyone that I could find that knew him this story. It was sometime in the mid 1990's. I guess Mark was getting opportunities to be in public and becoming more and more well known. My wife and I knew anytime he was TV or made an appearance because our phone would start ringing off the hook and keep ringing for hours with people wanting to talk about his world record, worms, hunting, etc. They even wanted to interview me. Honestly, it was frustrating, then comical, then just a part of life and we had a great story to tell. Everyone we talked to was familiar with Mark and we still share the story to this day. Whenever we happened to answer the phone we told them wrong Mark and that he lived in KY as well. But, I will admit a time or two I couldn't help myself. My favorite call was morning - EARLY - like 6.30AM on a week day. A radio show called for an interview from out west. It was one of those fast fun talking duo guys. Well...I just went with it!! I pretended to be Mark Hogg the worm eater and had a great time. I worked at it and did pretty good. The radio guys kept talking to me and asking questions and we were laughing, etc. That was awesome. Maybe it helped Mark out a little. My wife and I wondered about the people sitting on their sofa watching TV and seeing Mark and then thinking to pick up the phone and try to call him. He probably had no idea something like this was happening. I hope this brings a smile to you in your sadness.
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