Kelvin Scott Hoggard

Kelvin Scott Hoggard, son of Earl and Betty Rankins Hoggard, was born in Hertford County on June 19, 1971. He departed this life on Monday, August 25, 2014 in Portsmouth, VA. Kelvin was nicknamed “Bro” by his brother Tony.At an early age he joined First Baptist Powellsville. He later moved his membership to City of Praise Fellowship (formerly Word of Life Fellowship). Kelvin was educated in the Bertie County School system where he began his career in athletics. He won numerous awards and certificates in basketball, football and track. After graduating from Bertie High School in 1989, he further pursued his education at Elon College, graduating with a B.S. degree in Business Administration.Kelvin accepted Christ as his personal Saviour in 1999 and joined Corner Stone Christian Center, where he was ordained as a minister in 2003 and as an Elder in 2008. He was a very active and dedicated member. Kelvin enjoyed family and friends, cooking, sports and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. He always wore a big smile that would brighten anyone’s heart. It did not matter who you were, he always had a word of encouragement. He used the social media as an inspirational channel to motivate others. Kelvin maintained a servant’s heart while enduring his most trying times. He regularly would turn the table on those coming to check on him by inquiring of their well-being and offering encouragement and inspiration. During his time of confinement he used it as a “vacation” and a time of reflection. The song, “If You Never” by Byron Cage became a soundtrack to his testimony as his faith in God was strengthened in spite of all that he was going through. Kelvin was employed with the Virginia Department of Corrections as an intensive supervision probation officer. He loved his job and his co-workers. He was also co-owner of Elite Security Consultants. He was formerly employed by District 6B Juvenile Services, Ahoskie, NC, Perdue Farms, Inc., Lewiston, NC and with SECEP, Chesapeake, VA. Kelvin leaves to cherish his memories a devoted mother, Betty Hoggard; a father, Earl Hoggard of Middletown, CT; a son, Allyn Hoggard of Jamaica Queens, NY; a brother, Tony Hoggard of Powellsville, NC; five aunts, Esther Murphy of Washington, DC; Gladys Austin of Edenton, NC; Fannie Wright (Harold) of Ridgeland, SC; Ruth Melton (Richard) of Jacksonville, FL; Frances Rankins of Ahoskie, NC; four uncles, Arthur Rankins, Jr. of Baltimore, MD; Charlie Rankins of Upper Marlboro, MD; Randy Rankins of Raleigh, NC; Robert Horton of Knightdale, NC; a niece,Mckenzie Cherry; a good friend, Rosalyn Fisher; his Omega fraternity brothers and a host of other relatives and friends.

Kelvin Scott Hoggard

June 19, 1971 - August 25, 2014