James Edwin “Pappy” Hogan
July 16, 1939 – October 5, 2011

James Edwin “Pappy” Hogan, 72, of Kenly died Wednesday.

“Pappy” was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association and rode for 60 years in the wind on Earth and now rides forever in Heaven with the Lord.

Surviving are his wife, Alice Faye Hogan; five sons, Geno Hogan of Texas, Allen Hogan of Cary, Randy Hogan of Ohio, Shon Hogan of Florida, and Donte Hogan of Ohio; two step-daughters, Debbra Faye Bentley of Florida and Andra “Tigger” Garris and husband, Marty of Wilson; two step-sons, Dean Bentley of Rutherfordton and William Bentley of Florida; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and one great-grandson, Isaiah Jayden Carbenas.

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are by Joyner’s Funeral Home, 4100 Raleigh Road Parkway, Wilson.

Condolences may be directed to www.joyners.net.

My condolences to the entire Hogan clan ; Geno and Ann, Alan, Randy and James, Shon Paul and Katie, and Dante. The world has lost one of it's biggest characters. Rest In Peace Jim.

Alice, Pappy was such a blessing to me when I struggled with life a few years ago. I will never forget those many times we rode together and talked and worked things out. I've never met a man so full of life, yet peaceful in the receipt of another day. Those who knew him loved him deeply and we look forward to riding with him again one day. I pray you will find comfort in the arms of Christ in the days to come and may all you memories be sweet - Charlie Greene, "Preacher" IOMC/NC

Alice, I am happy Pappy is now wiith the Lord and this very stressful time for you is behind you. I was blessed to see your committment you made to Pappy last to the end, so many would just walk away. I pray the Lord meets ALL your needs until the day you meet Him. Thank you for sharing your last days with Pappy with me. God Bless... Cowboy...

Our prays are with you and the family Jim and Karen