Charles Evans Hoge

Charles Evans Hoge, 92, of Bluefield, WV, died Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He dearly loved God, his church, his family, Virginia Tech sports and Bluefield Orioles (Ridge Runners) baseball. “Charlie”, as his friends knew him, was born October 24, 1931 in Mullens, WV, he was a son of the late Joseph Harvie Hoge, Jr. and Minerva Evans Hoge. Charlie had been a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for 85 years, having joined in 1939. He served the church as a Sunday school teacher, Church Treasurer, Deacon and an Elder. Charlie graduated from Bluefield High School in 1950 and from Virginia Tech in 1954. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had worked as an Accountant. He began his career at the family business of Bluefield Produce and Provision Company and later joined Brown, Edwards, and Company. He retired from Gene Forbes Enterprises, the local McDonald’s franchisee. Charlie was a member of the Bluefield Kiwanis Club where he served as President from 1976-1977. He was a member of the Bluefield Baseball Club where he had been a board member, and he was also a member of the Gideons International and volunteered as treasurer of Mercer County Bible in the Schools, Inc. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Charles Evans “Chad” Hoge, Jr.; brother, Joseph Haven Hoge, III; sister, Eliza Hoge Riley; and daughter-in-law, Rhonda Stowers Hoge. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 70 years, Patricia Garland Hoge of the home; sons, James Strother Hoge and wife Eunice of Longwood, FL, John Evans Hoge and wife Teresa of Pulaski, VA, Robert Bruce Hoge of Beverly Hills, FL, Joseph Alan Hoge and wife Kathy of Christiansburg, VA, and Charles Garland “Chuck” Hoge of Princeton, WV; grandchildren, Robert Jason Hoge and wife Jennifer, Jeffrey Scott Hoge, Kari Hoge O’Briant and husband John, Brandon Hoge, Viviana Hoge del Campo and husband Jacob, and Gabriella Hoge. His legacy continues onto the next generation with five great-grandchildren: Emily, Ethan, Andrew, Asher, and Jack. The family expresses appreciation to caregivers Ann Addair, Sue Gillespie, Patty Holdren, Gay Wine and Connie Wornal who took wonderful care of Charlie in his final days. The family will host a visitation at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Bluefield on Saturday, October 12 from 1 until 2pm, followed immediately by a memorial service at the church. Rev. Jonathan Rockness will officiate. A reception will follow the service. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or to the Gideons International. Those wishing to share memories or condolence messages with the family may do so by visiting www.MercerFuneralHome.com Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family of Mr. Charles Evans Hoge.

Charles Evans Hoge

October 24, 1931 - September 18, 2024