James Robert Hogsett

James Robert Hogsett Sr., age 69, passed away February 9, 2020.

He was born on June 22, 1950 to the late Edward and Amy (Smith) Hogsett in Council Bluffs, Iowa. James graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and went on to earn a welding certificate from Iowa Western Community College. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor for 40 years.

In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his brother, John Hogsett. He is survived by his son, James Hogsett Jr.; daughter, Ashley Jo Sullivan; stepsons, Jake and Tate Brandon; brother, David Hogsett (Kathy); a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation is 5:00-7:00 PM on Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Funeral Service is Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 1:00 PM also at the funeral home. Interment is in the Ridgewood Cemetery. Memorials can be directed to the family.