Tom Hoggard passed away August 25, 2022 at his home in Ozona, Texas. Tom was born on December 26, 1953 in Lamesa, Texas. Tom attended elementary school in Stanton, Texas, and later attended High School in Coahoma, Texas.
Tom’s adoptive father, Jett Hoggard and his mother, Mary Sue Hoggard, managed cotton gins in Mission, Stanton and Big Spring, Texas.
As a young boy, Tom worked beside his parents at the gin and was involved in the seasonal operation of the cotton gin developing many skills he would use the rest of his life.
Tom would tell everyone that he had a full time job since he was 6 years old! Even in elementary school, he would “fire” an occasional gin hand if according to Tom he “aggravated him”. He would go to his mom for a bank check, sign his first name, hand it to the gin hand and tell him “you’re fired...”. With much laughter the gin hand would return to work.
As a teenager, Tom moved irrigation pipe and did cowboy day work for local ranchers. Tom hauled his horse in a trailer he pulled behind a pickup he bought for himself when he was 12 years old. Tom showed paint horses and rode bulls in high school.
In 1971, Tom married Gwen Moore in Coahoma, Texas. Together they raised two sons, Thomas and Toby.
During that time Tom worked for his parents in a family excavation company. From there, Tom went to work for LG Nix supervising work at the Fina Oil Refinery (formerly Cosden) in Big Spring, Texas. Tom was known for being a good supervisor as well as one of the best heavy equipment operators in his area.
In 1995, Tom married Pam Perry, who had moved to Texas to work at the Fina Oil Refinery with her three daughters. They resided in Big Spring for about 10 years. Tom later went to work for Huntsman in Odessa, Texas for approximately 10 years. Then Tom went to work for S&B Engineering based in Houston, Texas.
Later, Tom started his own consulting company called Extramile Excavation overseeing projects for DKM Contracting, of Tyler, Texas and Saulsbury Industries, in Odessa, Texas. Tom considered it a privilege to oversee the construction of petrochemical plants, compressor stations and refinery expansions in California, Louisiana, Colorado, Wyoming and all over Texas. Tom worked his way through the ranks starting as a heavy equipment operator to the top dog on many multi million dollar job sites. Tom had much respect and gratitude to the men who trusted his expertise and gave him the opportunity to contribute to building the infrastructure that supports the US Oil Industry. Tom wrapped up his career working for Saulsbury Industries.
Tom also believed in “training his replacement”. When Tom saw dedication and potential he considered it his responsibility to come along side that young man and mentor him. Tom supervised hundreds of men and women from all backgrounds and parts of the world. He treated the people whom he was responsible for with respect and concern for their safety so all could return home to their families after work was completed.
Prior to his retirement, Tom and Pam purchased a ranch in Ozona, Texas. Tom and his best friend, Bullet a German Shepherd, spent many happy days on the ranch enjoying the beautiful scenery of the area south of Ozona.
Tom and his wife Pam had many adventures in their 27 years of marriage. Tom loved his wife, his family, his friends and loved sharing stories about them. The best thing about getting old together was Tom and Pam sharing grandkids and making memories with family.
Tom Hoggard was one of a kind. He was old school in a modern time. Tom loved God and was a follower of Jesus. Tom will not be forgotten. As written in a line from Tom’s favorite movie Lonesome Dove...Tom was “Cheerful in all weather... never shirked a task... splendid behavior”.
Tom is survived by his wife Pam; Son: Dr. Thomas (Nadia) Bening; Grandsons: Mason, Knox, Pike and Brix; Son: Toby (Brooke) Hoggard; Granddaughter: Victoria; Daughter: Christy (Joel) Dillingham; Grandson: Tate; Granddaughter: Carolyn; Daughter: Mary (Mitch) Kohout; Grandson: James, Christian (Gabbie) Winger; Great-Grandson: Landon; Great-Granddaughter: Lennon Rose; Daughter Chelsea (Aaron) Silbernagel; Grandson: Aidan Franco and Granddaughter: Aeva Franco.
Memorial Service
Saturday, October 15, 2022
10:00AM
Harper Funeral Home
2606 Southland Boulevard
San Angelo, TX 76904
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