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Roy Edward Cogger Sr.
August 24, 1942 — October 12, 2017
Roy Edward Cogger Sr., age 75 of Hastings, died unexpectedly on Thursday October 12, 2017 at his residence.
He was born August 24, 1942 in Jamaica, Queens New York, the son of Charles Leroy and Katheryn Viola (Guldner) Cogger. He was a graduate of Thomas Edison Technical High School .
Roy was employed at American Airlines as Crew Chief for 30+years, and retired as security guard at Viking Corporation. He honorable served in the United States Army as Signal Core Lineman, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.
Roy enjoyed model trains, airplanes, fishing, tinkering and was an avid history buff. He loved spending time with family especially his grandchildren. Roy was a member of the American Legion Post 45.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Phyllis K. Cogger, brother Charles F. Cogger and his son, Garrett A. Cogger.
Roy is survived by sister, Marylinn H. Cogger, Sons, Roy E. Cogger Jr. and Nathan Cogger, daughter, Natasha Moore , grandchildren, Carolyn Cogger, Alex Cogger, Emma Cogger, and daughter in-law Jennifer Crawford.
Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the family for final expenses.
Visitation will be Tuesday October 17, 2017 from 6-8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11:00am at Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Rev. Carla Smith officiating.
Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post 45 of Hastings and active military personnel.
He was born August 24, 1942 in Jamaica, Queens New York, the son of Charles Leroy and Katheryn Viola (Guldner) Cogger. He was a graduate of Thomas Edison Technical High School .
Roy was employed at American Airlines as Crew Chief for 30+years, and retired as security guard at Viking Corporation. He honorable served in the United States Army as Signal Core Lineman, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.
Roy enjoyed model trains, airplanes, fishing, tinkering and was an avid history buff. He loved spending time with family especially his grandchildren. Roy was a member of the American Legion Post 45.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Phyllis K. Cogger, brother Charles F. Cogger and his son, Garrett A. Cogger.
Roy is survived by sister, Marylinn H. Cogger, Sons, Roy E. Cogger Jr. and Nathan Cogger, daughter, Natasha Moore , grandchildren, Carolyn Cogger, Alex Cogger, Emma Cogger, and daughter in-law Jennifer Crawford.
Memorial contributions would be appreciated to the family for final expenses.
Visitation will be Tuesday October 17, 2017 from 6-8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday 11:00am at Thornapple Valley Church, 2750 S. M-43 Hwy. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Rev. Carla Smith officiating.
Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery with full military honors by American Legion Post 45 of Hastings and active military personnel.
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