Irvin Leon Hogg

Irvin Hogg, 96, of Livonia, Missouri, slipped away peacefully in Jesus’ arms while surrounded by his family at the Putnam County Memorial Hospital in Unionville on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Irvin had been a resident of the Putnam County Care Center for almost four years.

Irvin Leon Hogg was born in Worthington, Missouri, on February 19, 1927, the son of Chester and Nellie Edith (Capps) Hogg, who preceded him in death.  He grew up on a farm in the Worthington area.  He then moved to Ottumwa, Iowa, at the age of 16 to begin work at John Morrell & Company as a meat cutter for 30 years.  During his time in Ottumwa he would make frequent trips back home and during one of those trips he met the love of his life, Iris V. Fowler.  Irvin and Iris were married in Atlanta, Missouri, on August 9, 1947. She preceded him in death on May 21, 2019. Irvin served as a Corporal in the Korean War as a Tank Commander in the 24 ^th Infantry Division during 1952 and 1953.  He retired from the Wapello County Road Maintenance Crew in 1989 and moved back to Livonia.

Irvin enjoyed playing cards, riding horses and mules, coon hunting, visiting with company and he loved having his family around. Irvin was a long-time member of the Hartford Baptist Church.  Irvin will truly be missed by many.

Irvin is survived by his son, Craig (Patti) Hogg of Greentop, Missouri; two granddaughters, Donni (Jeff) Mize of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and Ricci (Fabian) Grabski of Maryland, Heights, Missouri; step-grandson Adam (Leanna) Sanders of Livonia, Missouri; three great grandchildren, Justin (Megan) Mize, Kayla Mize, and Connor Grabski.  He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Others who preceded Irvin in death are his sisters, Leona (Hogg) Grimit and Sarita (Hogg) Casady.

Funeral services for Irvin will be at Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home in Unionville on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 2:30 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will be at the Lone Pine Cemetery in Putnam County, Missouri.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society and may be entrusted to Playle and Collins Family Funeral Home, 709 S. 27 ^th , Unionville, MO  63565.