- Date Of Birth: November 27, 1940
- Date Of Death: March 2, 2020
- State: Illinois
Herschel L. “Montey” Hogan, 79, of Galesburg, died peacefully at home with his wife and family by his side at 8:45 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2020. Montey was born November 27, 1940, in Galesburg, the son of Herschel L. Hogan and Betty Jane Campbell-Blixt.
Montey graduated from Galesburg High School. He worked as a brakeman for Burlington Northern Railroad for 29 years, retiring in 1987. Montey married Christine Marie Carr on July 7, 1986, in Galesburg.
She survives; as do two daughters, Tammy Harmon and Pam (Tim) Way both of Abingdon; and one son, Troy (Sara) Carr of Galesburg. Montey is also survived by his six beloved grandchildren, one granddaughter, Kiley (Jerrad “Boo”) Quinn of Abingdon; five grandsons, Travis Thomas of Abingdon, Zach (Evie) Thomas of Knoxville, Trevor Way of Texas, Sam and Max Carr both of Galesburg; and five great-grandchildren, Kennedy Quinn of Abingdon, Branson Thomas of Abingdon, Emery Thomas of Knoxville, Graham Quinn of Abingdon, and Anna Thomas of Knoxville. Montey was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid sportsman. He was very competitive and enjoyed fast cars, motorcycles, and boats.
