Billy Paul Hogue, age 91, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 in Seymour. Graveside services will held at 11 A.M. Saturday at the Woodmen of the World Cemetery, with Dr. David Warren, pastor of the First Baptist Church officiating. Services are under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.

Billy was born February 22, 1925 in Baylor County, Texas. He grew up in Baylor County and was a carpenter and farmer. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper, and received the Purple Heart for his service. He participated in many major battles, including the Battle of the Bulge. He was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church.

He is survived by two brothers, Mark Charles Hogue of Seymour, Texas, and George Albert Hogue of Kilgore, Texas; nieces and nephews, Marshall Hogue, Daniel Hogue, Barbara Taylor, Becky Hogue, Greg Hogue, Brad Hogue and Beth Jones; and by numerous great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Moore Hogue; his father, Harmon W. Hogue, his stepmother, Ila Styles Hogue, and two nephews, David Hogue and Mike Hogue.