Byron Duke Hoggard

Byron Duke Hoggard, 80, of Roanoke Rapids passed Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Our Community Hospital in Scotland Neck.

Duke was born August 24, 1937 in Halifax County to the late Johnny Thomas Hoggard and Mildred Shaw Hoggard. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Jean Hoggard.

Duke was a commercial automotive artist and he also served in the U. S. Army.

He is survived by his step-sons, William Earl Gray, Jr. and his wife Tammy of Chesapeake, VA and Christopher Alexander Gray and his wife, Ashley of Roanoke Rapids; his sister, Velvie Dean Hoggard of Roanoke Rapids; his grandchildren, Brittany Gray Christy, Storm Gray, Chris Gray and Jordan Gray; and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 31, 2017 at Hockaday Funeral and Cremation Service with Rev. Sue Owens officiating.Burial will follow in Crestview Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made totheAlzheimer's Association National Office, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601..