Mr. James Edward Hogue, affectionately known as "Jimmy" 67 passed away unexpectedly on August 16, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Yazoo City, MS on May 31, 1942 to Lee Addie Taylor. He was a graduate of MD Taylor High School in Yazoo City, MS. He retired from the City of WS after 35 years of service and he had a passion for good music. Jimmy was a faithful member of Lighthouse Christian Fellowship Church in Clayton, NC where he was a trustee and usher. He was a longtime member of the Ebony Fraternity. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Hogue was preceded in death by one brother, Theaster Mallett.
He leaves to cherish memories of him a devoted wife of 44 years, Rita E. Hogue; two loving daughters, Alina (Issa) Mohamed and Tina Gladden (Ivory) both of Winston-Salem, NC; two grandsons, Erik Hogue of Charlotte, NC and Brennen Hogue of Winston-Salem, NC; a loving mother, Lee Addie Taylor of NJ; two brothers, Willie (Jacqueline) Mallett and Ishaan Ali; two sisters, Mildred Ellis and Delores Mallett-Brown all of NJ; a very special aunt, Fannie (Armstead) Carney; mother-in-law, Margret Saunders; two brothers-in-law, Bishop S.E. Saunders (Connie) and Emmanuel Mickens (Anna); sisters-in-law, Beverly Dean Saunders and Alyce Mallett; close friend, Eddie Williams (Pam) and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1pm Saturday, August 22, 2009 from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop S.E. Saunders officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from Noon until 1pm on Saturday at the funeral home.