Roy Hogan

November 2, 1936 - February 4, 2021

Roy E. Hogan, 84 of Marietta, Ga passed away February 4, 2021. He was born in Brasstown, NC on November 2, 1936. He was preceded by his parents Voyd V. Hogan and Ida Chastain Hogan. Brothers JV Hogan and Ray L. Hogan all Brasstown, NC. Survived by his wife of 63 years June L. Hogan. Daughters Cindy Jones (Tommy) of Powder Springs. Donna Gaydon of Powder Springs. 5 Grandchildren Blake Gaydon, Dusty Jones, Brandon Gaydon, Travis Jones, Brianna Bethea. 14 Great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He spent many years around race cars at Dixie Speedway and Tri County Race Track. His 52-years love of Slot car racing has brought him many wonderful memories and cherished Friends. He loved saying “This old man can whip those young’ s. “. He loved being with his family. From going to ballgames, wrestling matches, cheerleading to eating lunch with the grandchildren and special outing trips to the Dollar Tree. And if he ever invited you to a “peanut butter party” you were special to him! He was a Master Hardwood Finisher for 63 years. Starting with AR Abrams to Nelson Smith in Atlanta, GA. His last few working years was at the Atlanta Airport Hilton. He will be laid to rest at Little Brasstown Baptist Church in Brasstown, NC. Donations can be made in Roy’s name is Samaritans Purse International www.samaritanspurse.org The Hogan family will receive friends on February 27, 2021 between the hours of 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Arrangements made under the caring guidance of Mayes Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home and Crematory 770-943-1511 “It’s not if you win or lose It’s only if you win” And everyone know this driver Only went to win He was our favorite driver He loved being #1 Here’s some facts, you should know To understand him some He meant what he said He said what he meant He loved Bud Light Lime & peanut butter 100% I would get a call the day after a race His voice beaming that he had won Always bragging about beating the young guys And explain every detail of the fun He would talk about his buddies And what race was coming next Then work all week preparing And loading up his chest He really loved the holidays You’d get to hear his jokes He loved NASCAR & slot cars And always watched Gunsmoke He was Roy Boy, Dad Paw Paw and Pop He’d go to the boys ballgames And take the girls to shop He loved to do yard work Was proud of his family He was amazing working with wood And loved his Country “It’s not if you win or lose it’s only if you win” When it comes to his life WE were the winners in the end