Wesley Joseph Hogan was born on May 18, 1949 in Galveston, Texas. He was the second of three children born to Granville and Orelia Hogan. Wesley received his education in the Galveston Public School System and San Antonio Public School System. Wesley was known to have a deep love for dogs throughout his life. Even as a child he always had a dog and he enjoyed breeding his dogs. He loved to Bar-B-Que and his Louisiana touch on Shrimp Salad and wings were outstanding.