Jerry E. Hogue, 67, of Waltonville died at 3:30 p.m. Aug. 31, 2006, at his residence in Waltonville.

He was born Oct. 1, 1938, in Mt. Vernon, to Ernest A. and Margaret Imogene (Boyd) Hogue.

He married Fern M. Steward on June 3, 1967, in Mt. Vernon; she survives.

Mr. Hogue retired as an assembler for Neon Sign in Mt. Vernon.

Services are set for 1 p.m. Sunday in the chapel at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Woodlawn, Illinois. Those wishing to attend should gather at the chapel on Sunday afternoon. The Rev. Gale Breeze will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hughey Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.

Survivors include his wife, Fern M. Hogue of Waltonville; daughter Judy Hogue Rainey of West Frankfort; and five grandchildren: Sarah Hogue, Amanda Hogue, Marcia Hogue, Douglas Rainey and Amy Rainey.

His parents preceded him in death.

Mr. Hogue was a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hughey Funeral Home, where you may call 618-242-3348 or visit www.hugheyfuneralhome1969.com for further information.

Source: Register-News
Date: September 2, 2006
Submitted by: Robert W. Loman