Joseph Thomas Stogner

April 13, 1939 – June 30, 2021

Funeral services for Mr. Joseph Thomas Stogner, 82, of Sandy Hook, MS will be held at Crystal Springs Baptist Church on Monday, July 5, 2021 at 3:00 PM in the sanctuary with Rev. Danny Stevens and Dr. Tommy Stogner officiating. Dr. Steve Stogner will share special words and memories. Interment will be in the Crystal Springs Cemetery.

Mr. Stogner passed away at his residence on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. He was born April 13, 1939 in Tylertown, Mississippi to the late Lucille and Rossie Stogner. Welcoming him into heaven along with his parents are  his step mother: Fannie Johnson Stogner; mother-in-law: Earline Thomas; father-in-law: Archie Thomas; brothers-in-law: Richard Lloyd Thomas, Raymond Thomas, Walter Thomas and Leo Brumfield; sisters-in-law: Lazette Brumfield and Linda Thomas.

Joseph was a long time member of Crystal Springs Baptist Church. He was a member of many organizations involving agriculture and government. Mr. Stogner was a State Senator for 16 years where he served our community and state with honor and distinction. He worked for Dairyman Incorporated as a Field Staff Administer and owned and operated his own dairy and tree farm. He encouraged young people to further their education through college and would help them in doing so to reach their greatest potential. Mr. Stogner enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching sports on TV, watching his grandchildren play sports, he stayed well versed in current events and issues. He was a gardener who enjoyed working with his plants and he would share his harvest and eggs with his close friends and family. He will truly be missed by many.

Survivors include his wife of 54 years Mary Jane Stogner; his children Michael Joseph (Wendy) Stogner  and Debera Lucille (Scott) Reeves; grandchildren Mitchell Thomas Reeves, Jakob Scott Reeves, Gage Langdon, Camryn Langdon, and  Davon Whitworth; brother Houston Kent (Cindy) Stogner, sister-in-law Sharon (John) Hartzog; along with a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and loving family.

Pallbearers are Dr. William Morris II, Scott Prisk, Brett Johnson, Winston Stogner, John Mingo, and Shelton Stogner.

Visitation will be at Crystal Springs Baptist Church on Monday, July 5, 2021 from 10:00 AM until service time at 3:00 PM.

Crystal Springs Baptist Church is located at 941 Highway 48 East, Tylertown, MS 39667