Dr. Nash Hogue, O.D.

Services for Dr. Nash Hogue, O. D., 92, of Lufkin, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Lufkin’s First Baptist Church, with Reverend Mark Newton officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Memorial Park.

Dr. Hogue was born February 11, 1925 in Lufkin, Texas, the son of the late Minnie and A. Nash Hogue, Sr. He passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017 in a local long-term care facility.

He was a pioneer in eye and vision care in East Texas. He began practicing in 1949 and practiced Optometry for over 55 years. He was the former President of the East Texas Optometric Association and was a member of the American Optometric Association for 60 years. He was known for and appreciated for giving very personal care to each patient.

For 81 years, he was a member of Lufkin’s First Baptist Church. There he served as a Deacon, Sunday School teacher, and as a member of many committees. As part of the Baptist River Ministry, Dr. Hogue fitted glasses for many people in Mexican villages.

Dr. Hogue served as a lifetime member of Rotary International. He was a 1942 graduate of Lufkin High School and served as football manager under Abe Martin. Following Texas A&M, he was in the Naval Communication Corp. during World War II.

Hunting and fishing were hobbies he enjoyed with his family, as he was a member of Renfro Hunting Club for over 50 years.

A very courageous battle was fought with cancer. He was always at peace and knew that he was going to his Heavenly home. His nurses described him as a “lovely, sweet and kind man”. His family would like to thank his caregivers for their compassionate care.

Survivors include his wife, Connie Hall Hogue of Lufkin; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Sally Hogue of Lufkin; and grandsons, Steven Hogue, Jr. of New Braunfels, Sam Hogue and fiancée Madison of College Station, and Stuart Hogue of Houston. He was also survived by Connie’s daughters and spouses, Julie Hall and Donald Stanley, Martha Hall and Scott Landers and their children, Kyle Hall-Landers and Casey Hall-Landers; and a number of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

In addition to his parents, Dr. Hogue was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Hogue; sister, Frances Hogue Lease; and brother, Howard Hogue.

Pallbearers will be Steven Hogue, Jr., Sam Hogue, Stuart Hogue, Ronald Schaeffer, Bryan Hacker and Robert Nelson.

Memorial contributions in Dr. Hogue’s memory may be made to Lufkin’s First Baptist Church Building Fund, 106 E. Bremond, Lufkin, TX 75901.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday evening at Gipson Funeral Home.

Condolences may be offered at www.gipsonfuneralhome.com

Services have been placed in the trust of Gipson Funeral Home.