Paul Hogue

Paul Wayne Hogue went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, September 18, 2017. He leaves in this life his beloved wife of 27 years, Bernadette Tasler Hogue and daughters Cheryl Seabranch (Barry) and Holly Troyer (Aaron). He leaves behind grandchildren, Natalie Troyer, Shelby and Hanna Seabranch, Ryan Seabranch; his sister Connie Mitchell (Tom); sister-in-law, Sandy Hogue and several nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ruth and Joe C. Hogue Sr., and his brother, Joe Jr.

Paul was born on May 4, 1945 in Pascagoula, MS. His family moved to Pasadena when he was 3 years old. He graduated from Pasadena High School, class of 1963, and then from the University of Houston with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and later with a Master in Business Administration. Paul served in the US Army in Vietnam. He spent 26 years working at Amoco/BP in Texas City, Houston and Chocolate Bayou. Upon retirement, he and Bernadette traveled, spent time fishing in Rockport and Alaska and just enjoyed being together at home. Paul did extensive genealogy research on their families, enjoyed Civil War History and exploring historic Civil War battlefields and museums. One of his greatest joys was his relationship with his grandgirls which he developed by taking them donuts and chocolate milk on most Saturday mornings and spending time with them.

Paul’s highest purpose was to share the love of God found in Christ Jesus. He faithfully read the entire Bible each year, and prayed for his family, friends and other people he encountered in his daily life. His ministry included leading Bible Study with the men at Cenikor and working with The Gideons International. He supported his wife in her ministry of helping those in need through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church. Paul was a member of Deer Park First Baptist Church and the Silver Set Sunday School Class. He gave himself generously and faithfully to the visitation of elderly family and friends.

Paul’s enthusiasm for the study and memory of God’s Word and his personal relationship with Christ Jesus was the source of his joy for living. Next to Christ, his life revolved around Bernadette and his family.

Services for Paul will be held on Saturday, September 23 at the Grand View Funeral Home in Pasadena with visitation from 9-10 a.m. followed by the service at 10 a.m. with Pastor Dale Smith officiating. Burial will be in The St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Columbus, TX.

Serving as honorary pallbearers for Paul are George Holmes, Aubrey Ward, Aaron Troyer, Barry Seabranch, Troy and Kyle Hogue and Mark Mitchell.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15

In honor of Paul please make memorial contributions to Gideons International, P.O. Box 5007, Pasadena, Texas 77508 and The Society of St. Vincent de Paul

St. Hyacinth Catholic Church, 2921 Center St. Deer Park, TX 77536 or to the charity of their choice.