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In loving memory of
Paul Gannon Hogan
September 24, 2022 - June 24, 2012
Paul Gannon Hogan, an 89-year-old veteran of Mobile Alabama, who most recently resided in Alpharetta, Georgia for the past two years, passed away June 24, 2012.
Paul Hogan was born September 24, 1922 in Savannah Georgia. He was the son of Matthew J. and Florence Edna (Hill) Hogan. Paul married Adelaide Peppy Waide in 1945. Hogan served the US Air Force as a lead navigator in World War II. He flew 35 missions out of England over Germany in a B-17 Bomber assigned to the 8th Air Force. Hogan was later recalled during the Korean War and flew 75 missions over North Korea in a psychological warfare assignment. During that time, Hogan invented the leaf bomb that was instrumental in the capture of over 35,000 North Korean prisoners. He was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses, the Bronze Star and the Air Medal with six Oak Leaf clusters. Between the wars, he graduated from Auburn and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Hogan was later handling industrial mechanical systems. He transferred to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam. Hogan was accompanied by his wife and children later to Nouasseur Air Force Base in Casablanca, Morocco. He served there as a chief engineer on the base. After returning from overseas, he was a methods engineer for the Ingalls West Bank Ship Building Facility and later as chief engineer for the Kaiser Aluminum Liquid Natural Gas Facility in Mobile, Alabama.
Hogan was a past president of the Air Force Engineering Association and past president of the Mobile Chapter National Society of Professional Engineers. He was a member of the Rotary and the 8th Air Force Historical Association where he recently served as the chapter president
Paul Hogans wife of 67 years, Adelaide Peppy Hogan, two daughters, Margot Hogan-Glenos and Adelaide McCormick (married to Edward McCormick), and a son, Frederick Hogan (married to Ingrid Hogan), survives Paul Hogan. His two sons Paul Dent and Patrick Gannon preceded his death. His grandchildren are Larry Kirby, Kristen McCormick, Sarah Westfall, Sybil Glenos, Paris McCormick and Paulina Hogan. Paul also leaves behind six great grandchildren.
Another great World War II hero and father now rests with God. May he rest in peace. in lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to the AIDS foundation?
Arrangements by Byars Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cumming, Georgia.
Tributes
"four years ago we lost the best father anyone could ever dream of having. We miss you each and every day."
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"miss you more than ever and love you more. happy birthday"
"Happy 91st birthday you are missed dearly."
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"The words are in my heart."
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"Today would be Paul Dents 65th birthday, Happy Birthday PD and Dad you are missed beyond words. I know you are together celebrating with Pat."
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"Two months ago today you took your place in Heaven. I miss my Dad..."
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"I love this photo, Adelaide."
"Having lived on Fearnway drive until 1973, I came to cherish and love the Hogan family. I spent countless days on Dauphin Island, too. Mr & Mrs Hogan, as well as the rest of the family, were so very kind to me and my family. I will always cherish the memories and love shared with this family. Rest in peace, Mr Hogan, thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality.Pablo Matheu"
"That is an awesome picture!"
"After My Dad, Pauls brother passed, Uncle Paul was the closest thing to him I had...Very thankful for an extra 20 yrs...Always had great times with Mobile Hogans at Fernway and especially The Impossible Dream which I helped on Summer of 72'...The last of a great family is gone...Heres to the Hogans!God Bless Aunt Peppy and FamilyGod Bless Uncle PaulKevin"
"I will always carry with me the great memories that Dandy made with me! If someone asked me what is my most memorable memory of him I would say ALL of them because he taught me so much in life... I'm going to miss him so much! But I know that he is in a better place as hard as that is to say. Even though he leaves behind a beautiful loving wife a.k.a (Chi Chi) 2 daughters and a son he now gets to reunite with Uncle Paul and Uncle Pat that left this earth way to early. I know they are catching up on lost time... I know that we all are in good hands because we have the most wonderful angels watching over us... I love you and miss you so very much Dandy!Little did Joe Darion know when he wrote the lyrics we have grown to love "The Impossible Dream" that you would make them the possible dreams!!! Rest in peace dandy.... You will forever be in my dreams..."
"Thank you Jackie, we are fortunate to have a cousin like you. I know you have been down this road, your prayers and support are appreciated."
"We remember the house on Dauphin Island called the Impossible Dream. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers always. Respectfully Jerry and Beth Schjott"
"I will always keep in my heart the memories of Uncle Paul--a good man, a gentle man, a man of great strength and faith. May he rest always in God's hands. Margaret Daigle"
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""The Impossible Dream" thanks for the memories"
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"Uncle Paul had the kindness of an innocent child. I am so blessed to have been part of this wonderful family, and I will always treasure my memories of visting in the Summer and at the Hogan huse on Fern Way. I send all my love to Aunt Peppy, Adelaide, Margo, Fred, Paul Dent and Pat (in Heaven) and their families."
"I have a lifetime of memories with Uncle Paul and all of them good. How many people can say that about another? Love to Aunt Pep and all of my cousins, you are all in my prayers.Love Always - Jackie"
"I will always love "Dandy" so much! He was very special to Alyson and me. Godspeed! Connie Jo Williams"