Obituary of John Dogan

John Lovell Dogan 92 of Roanoke went to be with the Lord on Friday January 24, 2014. He was preceded by his parents, Silas and Jennie Dogan; wife, Wilma Dogan; along with 8 brothers and sisters. Mr. Dogan served his country proudly in the United States Marines and United States Army during World War II and the Korean War. He was a local business owner for many years. A very loving dad, grand dad, great granddad, and friend that will be dearly missed by all. Surviving are his 7 children, James Dogan and wife Patty, Beverly Hofmann, Ozzie Dogan, Timothy Dogan and wife Ruth, Rodney Dogan and wife Donna, Cindy Dogan, Yvonne Rowe; 8 grandchildren, Elizabeth and husband Andy, Shannon and husband Cory, Nathaniel, Alisha and husband Ronnie, Johnathan, William and wife, Samantha, Chandra and husband Santos and Heather; 5 great grandchildren, Samantha, Bronson, Oliviamae, Haven, Lilian; brothers, Leroy Dogan and Bobby Dogan and wife Frankie. The family would like to thank the Doctors, Nurses, and staff at Salem VA Medical Center and Amedisys Hospice for all the care and support during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Salem VA Medical Center, 1970 Roanoke Blvd, Salem, VA. 25153 in his name. A graveside service celebrating Mr. Dogan's life will be held 2:00pm Monday January 27, 2014 in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Pastor Walter Wood officiating. Friends may visit with the family Sunday January 26, 2014 from 5:00-8:00pm at Simpson Funeral Home. Friends may send their condolences to the family by visiting www.simpsonfuneral.com. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707.