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1949
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2025
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Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Michael Hogshire Obituary
A man of great faith, Michael was a life-long and faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He graduated from West Edgecombe High School and worked at Braswell Memorial Library for over 30 years. A caring and loving brother, uncle, great uncle, and good friend to many, Michael will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Michael is survived by his brothers, William Judson Hogshire Jr. (Teresa) and John Thomas Hogshire (Gail); his sister, Beverly Hogshire Broad (Douglas); his nieces and nephews, Stephanie Whitaker (Joey), Forrest Hogshire (Jessi), Sarabeth Hogshire, Rachel Broad (Andrew), and Douglas Broad, III (Candice); his great nieces and nephews, Parker Brown, Zoe Broad, Finley Broad, and Turner Hogshire; and many extended family members and good friends.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Michael's life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 11:00 AM in the Trinity Lutheran Church, 433 S Winstead Ave, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Pastor Alice Johnson-Curl officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM prior to the service at Trinity Lutheran Church.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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Frances Eilers Donaldson
December 27, 2025
So sorry to hear of his passing.Sympathy to all the family.He was a great man & will be united with his beloved mother.Will always be remembered by members of Trinity.
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