Thomas Elijah Hogan, 31, of Marble passed through the gates of Heaven on April 14, 2024. Elijah was born December 23, 1992 in Gainesville, Georgia but had lived all of his life in Cherokee County, North Carolina. Elijah was a graduate of Andrews High and was self-employed. He was of the Baptist faith. Elijah was hardworking and an avid outdoorsman, enjoying fishing and hunting. Elijah never met a stranger and would help anyone in need. He was gifted the personal traits of compassion, humor, generosity, humility, love, fearless, and kindness. Elijah will be missed every day by those that loved him. Despite the love of his family, God has other plans.
Elijah was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fred and Pauline Moss and his paternal grandparents, Dean and Lorene Hogan. He is survived by his parents, Johnny and Debbie Hogan, a brother John Hogan, his children McKendree, Fisher and Forrest Hogan, many aunts, uncles, and cousins, friends and his beloved dog Happy.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 2 pm - 4 pm at the Townson-Rose Chapel in Andrews. Graveside service will follow and will be conducted by Rev. Aud Brown at the Moss Cemetery in Marble. Pallbearers will be Terry Moss, Paul Moss, Terry Parker, Daniel Cruse, Dakota Gibby and Trey Martin.
In lieu of flowers or other donations, the parents request that you give your child a hug every chance you get because you never know when it will be the last. Godspeed my son. We loved you, but love wasn't enough.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at
www.townson-rose.com
Sheridan Harley Dockery 
