Thomas “Jay” Hogan, age 44, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 30th, 2015.
Jay was born October 5, 1970, in Rockford, IL. He attended St. Peters Catholic School in Rockford. He moved to Michigan with his family where he attended West Bloomfield High School. He earned a baccalaureate degree in package engineering at Michigan State University. He was the general manager of Pierce Distribution Services Company in Ripley, TN for 15 years.
He was a genuine hard-working gentleman who touched the lives of many. He cherished spending time with his family, especially his wife Julie and their boys. He was a great father, husband, son, nephew, brother, uncle, and friend who will be missed by many. He was an avid reader, enjoyed playing golf, vacationing, and cheering on his Chicago Bears and Michigan State Spartans.
He is survived by his sons, Thomas Joseph “TJ” and Cole Patrick Hogan; his step-children, Austin Heath and Xander Lopez; mother, Penny Hogan; brother, Matthew (Kendra) Hogan; sister, Stephanie (Eli) Michaelides; brother, Christopher (Jennifer) Hogan; and many family and friends who loved him dearly.
He is preceded in death by grandparents, Thomas Joseph Sr. and Bette Hogan; and father, Thomas Joseph Hogan Jr.
SERVICES: Services will be held at Arrington Funeral Directors in Jackson, TN on Thursday, August 6th, 2015. Family visitation will be from 11am-12pm. Friends are welcome from 12pm-3pm for visitation. The service will be held at 3pm. A celebration of life will be held at Jackson Country Club following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations be made to college funds for TJ, Cole, Austin, and Xander. They are to be directed to Regions Bank.
Arrington Funeral Directors, 148 W. University Parkway, Jackson, TN, 38305. 731.668.1111.
www.arringtonfuneralgroup.com