In loving memory of
Frank W. Hogan, Sr.

• August 15, 1915
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• May 01, 2016

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Frank W. Hogan, Sr., 100, was born on August 15, 1915 to Charley and Pearl (Joiner) Hogan in Coal Hill, Arkansas and passed away May 1, 2016.  Frank attended grade school in Clarksville, Arkansas.  He married Bertie M. Clark on December 24, 1934.  They moved to Des Moines, Iowa in 1937 and were married for 72 years until Bertie’s death in June 2006.  He was a US Army veteran of WWII and retired from the Ford Motor Company in 1973 but continued working part time jobs well into his 80s.  He was a member of St. Paul A.M.E Church for over 60 years.  He was a Past Worthy Master of the North Star Lodge, Past Illustrious Potentate and Past President of the Des Moines Iowa Monarch’s Men’s Social Club.    After Bertie’s death, Frank Sr. moved to Ocala, FL to live with his son.  Preceding Frank in death was his wife, Bertie, parents, Charlie and Pearl, 4 siblings Ulis, Jr., Charles David, Louise and Catherine, and his grandson, George Spencer, Jr.  Frank leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Frank Jr., daughter; Barbara Spencer and her husband George; 6 grandchildren, Idella Land, LeMon Williams, Ivan Spencer, Lisa Beth Hogan, Frank Hogan III and Lance Hogan; 9 great grandchildren Felicia and Jenifer Wilson and Anthony Wilson, Jr., Alexandria and Maria Hogan, Lance Jr., Devon and Olivia Hogan and Aeron Spencer; 2 great great grandchildren Shelby Richardson and Michael Koenig and a host of nieces, nephews, friends and asquaintances.  Frank enjoyed fishing, traveling and helping his family and friends.  All his life he was a hard working family man and a role model for all who knew him.  Arrangements by Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home, Ocala 954 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala 352-236-5884.