Kurt Connell Hobgood was born September 21, 1951 and passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 after a struggle with multiple medical conditions. He was a graduate of Broadmoor High School and attended LA Tech University. His career in radio began in Lake Charles in the mid-70s. He delved into advertising for a few years but was mostly known as an on-air personality, "K.C. O'Connell" with Kajun 103.3 and traffic announcer with Shadow Broadcast SVCS and then Guaranty Group. Approximately a year ago one of his dreams came true; he published his novel entitled, "Evolved" under his pen name, Archer Miller. He was also in the process of writing two additional books and one graphic novel. He was extremely intelligent, witty, sometimes very frustrating; but in a good way! His political views were made known whether you wanted to hear them or not. He was a loving husband, father, friend and animal lover. He is survived by his loving wife, Terri, a son, Mike and two daughters, Adrienne and Kelli; his fur babies, Lexie, Tiger and Nite; father, B.C. "Tony" Hobgood, brother and sister in law, Joel and Kelli Hobgood and a host of other family and friends. He loved gardening, bird watching, planting flowers and all sports, especially LSU and the Saints. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elva Grace Grosch Hobgood; maternal grandparents, Frank Cecil Grosch and Grace Brewer Nelson and paternal grandparents, John Leslie Hobgood and Gladys Talbert Hobgood. Visitation will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, 9595 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA, on Monday, February 11, 2019 from 10:00am until funeral service time of 2:00pm. Family and friends can send their condolences to www.greenoaksfunerals.com.
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DearestTeri,Joel,Adrienne,MichaelandKelly, my heart goes out to all of you my prayers that God will be with you in this time of healing if can do anything letme know.....sincere condolences CharlaHobgood
Charla Hobgood
February 23, 2019
Kurt was a classmate and friend at Broadmoor. He was a nice person and well liked. He will surely be missed.
Praying for his entire family.
Shirley Seefield
February 10, 2019
I will never forget our many discussions...disagreements ...ok arguments over social and political stuff. Always the gentleman. Always the professional. God Speed, KC
Kevin Gallagher
February 10, 2019
How sad!! K.C. was my mentor and taught me and flew with me announcing traffic under name of "Jennifer Boyd." A really dynamic person and was so wonderful and helpful to me with work as well as life guidance and advice. You are definitely missed K.C. Prayers for all who were blessed to know him. Virginia S
February 10, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss! Praying for everyone!
Robin Melancon
February 10, 2019
I met KC while through Kajun. A super nice guy. Prayers for his family. He will definitely be missed!
John Corr
February 10, 2019
Got to work with KC at Shadow Traffic. He was a true radio professional! I always enjoyed bantering with him about the subjects of the day. Prayers for his family
Deborah Todd
February 10, 2019
KC was a kind Man, and yes, if you wanted to chat, you'd better sit down a while. He was extremely intelligent and loved his radio days. His voice was so very beautiful over the radio! He has gone home to be with his God! He will be missed, especially by his loving and ever devoted wife, Terri!
Germaine Sampere
February 10, 2019
I was fortunate to work with K.C. during a couple of stints at Metro Information and later Shadow Traffic. His personality and presence was as big and rare as his incredibly robust voice. K.C. clearly found his calling in radio. He was a great example to everyone. K.C. may be in a better place, but he will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched during his time I this world. We'll keep all of his loved ones in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you all.
Brian DeJean
February 10, 2019
I loved working with KC at MIS and Shadow. He was smart, funny, and an excellent broadcaster. MANY of my best traffic memories involved KC. Goodbye, buddy.
LEE PARKER
February 9, 2019
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