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Carol Jackson Cogar, 92, of Buckhannon, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, at Genesis Healthcare Rosewood Center in Grafton, West Virginia.
He was born on July 10, 1932, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, a son of the late Carl F. and Izetta (Peg) Cogar.
On Jan. 12, 1956, he married Peggy Shifflet, who preceded him in death on March 31, 1995.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his twin brother, Carl Cogar Jr.
He is survived by his three sons, Allen and Sherry Cogar of Rocky Mount, Virginia,, Mark and Shelia Cogar and Timothy and Brenda of Buckhannon; and two daughters, Linda and Jim Mason of Fairmont and Debra Osborne of Statesville, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Chambers, Zachary Cogar, Ashley Merrifield, Leandra Hobson, Bethanie Cogar, Emily Holman and Baileyann Osborne; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Cogar served in the United States Air Force from 1951-1955 and he worked several years for Weston Laundry and Cleaners of Weston. He was known as the man with bubble gum. Each of his stops with kids was greeted with handfuls Double Bubble Gum.
He made many friends as he drove school bus for Upshur County Schools. He loved sports, especially the game of basketball. He spent many years coaching summer and winter teams and refereeing the game he loved. He touched the lives of many young men through the years. Carol will be sadly missed by all who loved him. PS, our father had many friends he nicknamed along the way. Some of his favorite names were "Sweet Lips" & "Hot Lips."
Special friends along the journey of life were, Glen and Vonda Hamner; special care giver, Ginger Cutright & D. Farnsworth; and too many nurses to list from the VA, and Rosewood Center.
Friends will be received Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. on Friday, from the funeral home, with Pastor J. Edward McDaniels officiating.
Burial will follow in Buckhannon Memorial Park.
The Upshur County Honor Guard will conduct Military Honors at the gravesite.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com.
Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.