Murrel Edward Hogue Jr.

Murrel Edward Hogue Jr., 70, of Commerce passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at the Hunt Regional Hospital in Commerce.

Murrel was born on July 20, 1939 in Commerce, TX to Murrel Edward Hogue Sr. and Verda Anglin Hogue.

Murrel was a great lover of people and their stories, and he always had time for a visit with everyone. True to his Irish heritage, he was a wonderful listener and story teller. Murrel was considered the family historian and loved the history of his family, Commerce, the railroad, and the South. A true history buff, he had a remarkable mind and memory for details.

Murrel had a multitude of interests, and everything he did, he did with a passion. Among other activities, he played football for Commerce High, served as President of the Texas Historical Railroad Society, was an Eagle Scout, and a numismatist (coin collector). A member of the FFA, he had a great love for farming, even purchasing a team of mules to plant a cornfield. He said he believed this love of farming came from his grandfather, John T. Anglin, a successful Hunt County farmer.

Although an extensive traveler, Murrel was a fourth generation "Commercite" and was so happy to retire in the family home in Commerce.

Murrel loved life and had a wonderful, fulfilling life. He lived his life with strong character, as witnessed by the testimonies of his many family and friends from all over his beloved USA.

Murrel is survived by his two sisters: Genevieve Hogue Brown and spouse Gordon of Huntsville, TX and Verda Kathleen Hogue Turner and spouse Don of Arlington, TX; aunts and uncles: Martha Anglin Snider of San Angelo, TX, Milbern Anglin of Greenville, TX, Newt Anglin of Sulphur Springs, TX, Roma Anglin of Dripping Springs, TX; nieces and nephews: Laura Sparks and spouse Steve and their children: Casey, Dylan, and C.J. of Commerce, TX, Kerry Curry and spouse Terry of Nashville, AK, Mark Ingram and Kaitlynn Ingram of Arlington, TX, Kristy Hurley and spouse Edward, and their children: Turner, Harrison, and Samuel of Fayetteville, AK, John Thomas Mandina of Richardson, TX, and Donald "Deke" Turner of Arlington, TX, numerous Anglin and O'Brien cousins, and many friends from all walks of life; all across the country.

Pallbearers are Jake Fuller, Lupe Martinez, Billy T. Peek, Keith Schuler, Neal Stewart, and Sidney Stewart.

Honorary Pallbearers are Jerry Hendrix, LaDayne Johnson, Dr. Royce Lee, Charlie Adams, and the Class of 1957.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2010, at Jones-Walker & Son Funeral Home from 6:00 pm to 7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1508 Cooper St, Commerce, TX, on Saturday, February 6, 2010, at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will follow at Rosemound Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Commerce Public Library, St. Joseph Catholic Church,The National Association of Railroad Passengers, or the Charity of Choice.