Mr. Hogg was born on Dec. 9, 1938, to Arzie and Emma Hogg in Tallapoosa, Missouri. He lived in Fresno, California, before moving to Coolidge, where he lived for 59 years. He married Josie L. Nelson in 1970 in Coolidge.He enjoyed watching wrestling and old western movies and listening to old western music. He loved his dog, Snoop, and visiting with friends. He was a man with a heart of gold and was very friendly.Survivors include four adult children, Helen Hunter of Tuba City, Robert Jackson of Blackwater, Byron Nelson Sr. of Casa Grande and Arzie Thomas Hogg of Blackwater; four siblings, Mike and Ricky Lynch of Coolidge, Connie Walker of Risco, Missouri, and Sherry Owen of Aguila; 11 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and three siblings, Shirley Brown, Linda O'Dell and Dwight Lynch.Visitation beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 24, at J. Warren Funeral Services, Cole & Maud Coolidge Chapel, with service at 9. Burial in Heritage Valley Memorial Park.
