In lieu of flowers, his family requests memorials to the American Cancer Society.
Jimmie Patrick "Papa Jim" Hogan of Arlington, Texas was born April 16, 1941 in Amarillo, Texas to James Patrick and Lillie Irene Jenkins Hogan. He passed from this life on March 22, 2019.
Jimmie was preceded in death by wife Theda Hogan; son David Hogan; parents. He is survived by sons Scott Hogan & wife Peggy, Jon Hogan & wife Taresa; step-son Bob Speck; step-daughter Tabby Ashmore & husband Mike; sister Barbara Greene & husband Steve; grandchildren Andy,Tyler, Becky, Allie, Chelsea, Drew, Kyna, Tory, Abry, Micah, Mark, and Allen; great grandchildren Mia, Derrick, Tianna, Ashley, William, Hailey, Jaxon, Ariah, Logan, Kate, Cooper, Ginger, Lauren, Whitney, Carson, and Hannah; nephews Steven Robertson, Brad Robertson and William Clayton.
Papa Jim worked for the Star Telegram, where he made many friends across North Texas selling newspaper subscriptions. He loved to tell stories – sometimes over and over – and he never met a stranger. Jim was a staple at the local Whataburger every morning, where he could be found exchanging tales with his friends over coffee. He also loved baseball and was always keeping up with the Rangers, hoping desperately they would make it to the World Series again. Jim died strong in his Christian faith; his grandchildren found his worn bible next to his bed. Papa Jim has now happily reunited with Theda and David.