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Gerald S. Hoggard, 80, passed away on January 25, 2018. He was born on June 22, 1937 to the late Ferris and Bert Hoggard in Norfolk, Virginia.
Gerald was a retired Police Officer. Mr. Hoggard worked for Norfolk Law Enforcement and Virginia State Port Authority Police.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Grace D. Hoggard; daughter Beth Hoggard-Bechthold and Steve O'Neal; and granddaughter Abby Grace Bechthold. He is also survived by Ronnie and Donnie Hobbs and their families who were like sons to him; nephew Steve Hoggard and family; brother George Hoggard and his wife Rita and his nephews and cousins.
A visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Rd., Virginia Beach VA.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. In honor of Mr. Hoggard donations may be made to the American Epilepsy Society at www.aesnet.org. You may offer condolences and share memories at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.
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February 11, 2018
Aunt Grace, Beth, Abby, So sorry about Uncle Gerry, so much fun when I use to come up to see you from the camp. He will be missed.
February 11, 2018
Family
Michael P. Czmyr
January 30, 2018
Timothy and Colleen O'Neil
The Celebration of Jerry's Life
We are here to celebrate your life.
And the measure of its worth.
And every single life you touched.
While you were on this earth.
We wish to pay our last respects.
That's why we all are here.
To thank you for your friendship.
And all the memories we hold dear.
Its been a privilege to have known you.
We were family not just friends.
And we will carry you in spirit.
Until we meet up once again.
© Jodi Daly
January 30, 2018
Dave James
Grace,Beth and family just wanted to tell you all how much Gerry will be missed by the "Old Port Autority" he was always one to count on and be there when needed.
January 29, 2018
Gracy, Dee and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed being with you and Gerry, at the Coast Guard activities. We will miss hearing his laugh and seeing his smile. God Bless you and Comfort You in your time of Sorru
Brian and Dee Quigley VA.Beach
January 28, 2018
pat newby
dear aunt grace and Beth. so sorry to hear jerry passing away. I know he be miss greatly. sorry for loosing touch with you aunt grace since mom passing away';and I know the whole family will be missing him.pat newby(va.beach)
January 28, 2018
Vickie Hodges Boyd Quigg
So sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our prayers.
January 28, 2018
Dear Grace,
I was saddened by the passing of your beloved Gerry. I remember, like it was only yesterday, that Gerry and George were born to Aunt Bert and Ferris Hoggard in 1937.
I'm not sure that we have ever met. Ferris, Jr., and Edsal were part of the Early cousins when we gathered in Aulander at Grandmother's home in earlier days.
My wife Barbara and I send our sympathy on your loss and prayers to you and your family.
Saunders and Barbara Early
January 28, 2018
Linda Holcombe
Hello Gracy, We just heard about Gerry so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed. I will always remember how excited he would get when he would hear the boys were coming from Virginia to the condo. And he would always get the boat ready for them. They loved him so much . We all will miss him and his friendly manner. Your Virginia Holcombe family .Dave sr. Dave Jr. Dave ll. Linda,Jennifer, Morgan,Omar,Brent & Jacob
January 27, 2018
Rose Flusche
Dear Grace,Beth and Abby, I used to live next door to you on Sterling Street. I am Rosie D'Angelo. You and Gerry were very good neighbors. I am sorry for your lose.
January 27, 2018
Jodi Bowman
January 27, 2018
Jodi Bowman
I want to offer my sincere condolences to Grace and her family for the loss of a very special person. I have lived above Grace and Gerry for nine years and they have always treated me in a very special way. Gerry always made me laugh in one way or the other and I will miss him dearly. RIP Gerry
January 27, 2018
Dear Grace, Beth and Abby; so sorry for the loss of Jerry; husband, daddy, papa, a great friend to all who knew whom. Tony and I were fortunate to have many wonderful adventures (and they were adventures) with him and were so honored to call him our friend. Memories of those special times will be etched on our hearts forever. When we think of him, which we will do often, we will smile. Jerry loved you all with his very being and you were totally his pride and joy. May God's love, peace and guidance be with you and bring you thru this difficult time. Peace be with you my dear friend.
Love Tony and Barryanne Markun
January 26, 2018
I will always treasure the time we had together through the years, from High Point and Aulander to your homes in the Tidewater area.
Rest peacefully, my dear cousin, you deserve it.
Love, Jane Early Goodman
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