John B. Hogan

Clearwater, SC - Funeral Services for Mr. John Broadus Hogan, 82, who entered into rest October 8, 2023, will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the Posey Funeral Chapel. Father David Arnoldt and Rev. Preston Creech officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park with Veteran Honors. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service from 1 until 2 o’clock. John was born on March 25, 1941, in Lincolnton, GA, to Broadus and Alice Burton Hogan. The first of five siblings, he was the apple of his parent’s eye. John was the first baby, on his father’s side, to be born in twenty years. His cousins, uncles, and aunts were so proud of him. At family reunions they were so glad to see baby John Broadus and to spoil him. After his father passed away in 1957, John was very supportive of his mother, brothers, and sisters. He worked various jobs in local grocery stores during his high school years. John always had a sharp, curious mind as well as being capable of fixing anything, from mending his siblings’ toys to repairing any type of automobile, to any home remodels. John graduated from Richmond Academy in 1960. He was a member of the band throughout middle and high school. John was drafted into the army in 1963. While stationed in New Mexico, he met the love of his life, Francisca Rivera and they married in 1965. During his ten year Army career, he served in South Korea and completed two tours of duty in Vietnam. John was a proud veteran. Following the army, he returned his family to Augusta and eventually settled in Clearwater, SC. John retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 2008, thus ending his working life that began at the age of sixteen. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a loyal steadfast friend. John was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 58 year, Francisca; his son, Louis Hogan (Rosie) of Portland, TX; a daughter, Alice Gerstel (Peter) of Atlanta, GA; four grandchildren, Stephanie Hogan, Skylar Gerstel, Michael Hogan, and Rowan Gerstel; his siblings, Grover Hogan, William Carey Hogan, Margaret Skillman, and Martha Hogan; as well as one nephew and two great-nieces. Active pallbearers will be Ben Skillman, Michael Hogan, Peter Gerstel, Rowan Gerstel, Charles Goen, Jack Sheppard, and Joe Todd. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Mays, Neil Davis, Kenneth Green, and Bill Johnson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a veterans charity of one’s choice. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta is in charge of arrangements (803)278-1181.

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John B. Hogan

March 25, 1941 - October 8, 2023