Marvin Howard Hogan

A memorial service for Marvin Howard Hogan, 67, of Valley View, is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Yeager officiating.

Mr. Hogan passed away April 11, 2016 in Gainesville. He was born November 3, 1948, in Shreveport, LA to Marvin Howard, Sr. and Maxine Grogan Hogan.

Marvin was a sports journalist for many years, serving many publications, including the Gainesville Daily Register for a few years. He and his wife, Dixalie, served as foster parents to many children, providing a loving home to children in need.
Mr. Hogan is survived by his wife of 35 years, Dixalie “Dixie” Hadaway Hogan of Valley View; daughter and son-in-law Veronica and David Garza, Sr. of Denton; grandchildren David Garza, Jr. and Maria Garza of Denton; sister and brother-in-law Susan and Al Kuyper of Minnesota; father-in-law Ray Hadaway of Valley View.

Marvin was preceded in death by his parents.