Frank Hogan, Jr.

Frank Hogan, Jr. (89) passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, in Crofton, Maryland. Born on March 7, 1936, in Clarksville, Arkansas, he attended Des Moines Technical High School and Drake University in Iowa. He served in the U.S. Air Force Security Service and held senior positions in telecommunications, cryptographic and intelligence operations, and database management for the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other federal agencies. In 1981, he received a Presidential Citation from President Jimmy Carter. He served as president of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 17 VA Central Office before retiring to Ocala, Florida.

Mr. Hogan was a national award-winning painter, avid sportsman, AKC Dog breeder, and member of the D.C. Underwater Adventure Seekers Scuba Diving Club. He is survived by his children Lisa Hogan, Frank Hogan III (Albrey), and Lance Hogan Sr. (Andrea); his sister Barbara Spencer; his grandchildren Alexandra Hogan, Maria Hogan, Lance Hogan Jr., Devin Hogan, and Olivia Hogan; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Preceding Mr. Hogan in death were his former wife Catherine V. Short Hogan and his parents Bertie (née Clark) and Frank W. Hogan, Sr.

A private Committal Service will be held November 20, 2026, at Arlington National Cemetery.