Eugene "Jack" Jackson Hogan Jr.

Jack was born September 17, 1944, in Orlando, Florida, to Eugene Jackson Hogan, Sr. and Cora Lee Kight Hogan. Graduated: Winter Haven Senior High School in 1962. Eugene Hogan, Airman 1st Class, was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base where he honorably served four years in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic. After his military service, he returned home to Winter Haven, where he was employed by Automatic Machinery Corporation/Brown Citrus and worked as a Millwright for 45 years.

Jack Hogan was respected and loved by many. He was a great cook, whether it was in the kitchen, over a camp fire, or smoking meat for all to enjoy. He spent much time in the outdoors; camping, fishing, hunting, planting and growing fruit trees, frequenting the classic car shows, and working at his home and in his shop (where he built things for himself and others). Jack enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, was a great provider, husband, father, teacher, mentor, and was always available to help a neighbor.

Jack built and raced number 19 at the Auburndale Speedway, built an ultralight with a friend that was awarded ULTRALIGHTS 93 GRAND CHAMPION at the SUN n FUN FLY-IN, Lakeland, Florida, designed equipment for work, made tools, and built a house/home for his family, with the help of God, family, and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, EJ Hogan, Sr., Cora Lee Kight Hogan; sister, Sandra Lee Hogan Deck; in-laws, Will Coll "WC" and Sadie Marcella Little Owens; sister-in-law, Letha Owens Braxton; niece, Margaret Braxton.

Jack is survived by his wife of 54 years, Will Ann Owens Hogan; daughter, Eugena Diane Hogan-Junker (Shawn); son, Stacey Coll Hogan (Tina) and two grandchildren Devynn and Bradley Junker; brother, Bill Hogan (Bridget); brother-in-law, Wayne Deck (Beth); brother-in-law, Ron Braxton (Ellen); nieces and nephews, Dean, Greg, Kathy, Shane, Jason, Marcella, Marlo, and Clay.

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made online at: samaritanspurse.org or by calling toll free 1-800-665-2843. Mark your gift for: Operation Heal Our Patriots (013960)

Visitation for Eugene Hogan is scheduled Friday from 2 - 3pm at the Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home Auburndale, Fl. with a Funeral Service to follow at 3pm.