He was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi on February 20, 1943, to Joe C. Hogue, Sr. and the late Ruth King Hogue. His family moved to Pasadena, Texas, and he lived there until moving to North Carolina in 1971. He is survived by his devoted wife of 48 years, Sandy Hogue, sons, Troy C. Hogue of Raleigh, Christopher "Kyle" Hogue and wife, Gabriela, of Holly Springs, his father, Joe Hogue, Sr. (age 94) & his wife Walleah (age 96) in Deer Park, Texas, one brother, Paul and wife, Bernadette, of Pasadena, Texas, one sister, Connie Mitchell and husband, Tom Mitchell of Ft. Worth, Texas. Joe was also blessed by the godly character he witnessed in the lives of nieces and nephews from his brother's and sister's families.
He held dear the devoted friendships of brothers and sisters in Christ who had been growing in grace together for over 30 years…..to have a heavenly reunion one day…..to last for eternity.
Joe was a retiree of the NC Forest Service. He moved his family to North Carolina upon graduation from Texas A&M University in 1971. For 31 years Joe enjoyed his career as a landscape architect (planning a series of educational forests throughout the state), and later as the Information & Education Chief. Joe was honored in 1993 with The Governor's Award from The North Carolina Wildlife Federation and The National Wildlife Federation, and in 2001 with The Bill Moody Current Achievement Award for Conservation Education.
Joe’s passion in life was serving his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Over the years, he served with a number of ministries; over 21 years in Cary Church of God, as a volunteer sponsor in Polk Youth Center and Wake Correctional Center, with The Gideons International, and as a member of several Bible studies in the area. Joe had profound influence in the lives of college age and young professionals as a Sunday School teacher. Through his teaching, as well as, his gentle, caring spirit, and loving example, he became a spiritual father to many, challenging both young and old, to commit their lives to trusting and serving Jesus Christ. He was truly a man of God who has left a legacy of God's grace to all who knew him; especially to his own family.
His hearty laugh and "come on in the house, brother" attitude made everyone who came to the Hogue House feel welcome and loved.
The Hogue family extends their sincere appreciation for the love and care shown to Joe and Sandy during the past few months by friends, family, health care workers, and especially his doctors; both past and present.
Visitation will be held at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Sunday, June 10th from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, 200 SE Maynard Road, Cary, 27511. Funeral services will be held at Cary Church of God, Monday at 11:00 am, 107 Quade Drive, Cary 27513. Graveside service will be held at Brier Creek Memorial Gardens, 7600 Acc Blvd., Raleigh, NC 27617.
In lieu of flowers, you may make donations to Cary Church of God; in the memo line please write "Joe Hogue Memorial".
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