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Henry Logsdon Obituary
of Louisville, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Robley Rex Medical Center on his 75th birthday.
Buddy graduated from Trinity High School, served his country 22 years in the US Army, including two tours of Vietnam, where he received many metals including the Bronze Star, and Cross of Gallantry. He was a Mason with the KY Grand Lodge, KY Colonel, and a member of the local VFW Post.
He loved to garden, and share with others, he also loved to bird watch, act in local stage productions, listen to opera, and share time with others, especially his family. He was a devout Catholic his whole life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Glover Logsdon Sr. and Thelma M. Fair.
He is survived by his two daughters, Rose Sun Logsdon Shea and husband Daniel of Boston, MA and Elizabeth An Ammons and husband Mark, of New Albany, IN; his grandchildren, Marcello Gelsomini, Daniel Henry Collins Shea, Lucas Bishop, Katherine Ammons, and Jocelyn Ammons; his sister, Lindalee Woodward Jurgens and her husband Jacobus of Sun Lakes, AZ and his half sister, Susan Logsdon of Indianapolis, IN . He has a niece, Gail Elaine Woodward, and nephew, Johnie M. Woodward.
A Mass will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Frances of Rome Church, 2119 Payne St., with burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 to 7 pm Monday at Arch L. Heady-Cralle Funeral Home, 2428 Frankfort Ave.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to D. A. V. or to Boy's Haven.
Please leave a condolence for the family at www.archlheadycralle.com
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LindaLee Jurgens
September 13, 2020
Its your birthday today and we sure miss celebrating it with you. But even if we would like to go to Louisville, we would have problems getting there as we have been struck with a pandemic of the Corona virus, which has made us stay at home and not travel anywhere. But, it doesn't mean we have forgotten about your birthday. I miss you Buddy, your big brother Jacobus.
Buddy and LindaLee
Jacobus Jurgens
September 14, 2017
A picture of you is all I need today to remember you for your 78th birthday when we usually come to Louisville to celebrate it with the family. Rest assured Buddy that all of us and especially your sister LindaLee have got you in their minds. We will God willing be together again some day, until then rest in peace. Your "brother" Jacobus Jurgens
LindaLee Jurgens
September 13, 2017
Dear Little Brother, You are with me ,as I think of you every day. Today truly your Birthday, because you entered into this world on September 12th and then left it to enter into your new home with our Glorious Heavenly Father on September 12. I don't think anyone could love their brother any more than I do you,and I know you loved me the same.
Give our family there with you my love, as they are often on my mind. Happy Birthday Little Brother,
Big Sis, LindaLee
Jacobus Jurgens
September 12, 2016
This is the 2nd year now we are celebrating your birthday without your presence. It would have been your 77th today and I sure do miss you my "little" big brother. Some day we will see each other again, until then rest in peace.
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November 11, 2015
We went to "see" you today, Dad. Miss you every day and tomorrow will honor your memory at St. Frances.
Jacobus Jurgens
September 14, 2015
It was hard to face the first year without your presence "little" big brother and especially today, the day after what would have been your 76th birthday, when we traditionally would have been there with you celebrating with the rest of the family. I sure do miss you Buddy, my big little brother (in-law), rest in peace until we will meet again.
September 12, 2015
My Dear Little Brother, I have grieved now for a year and cried so many days. I am here on your Birthday, the same day of your new birth in Heaven. You were so brave to wait for me to come on your Birthday. I feel wrong for asking you to wait for me. How you could endure that much pain to please your Big Sister I'll never know, Thank you for loving me as I will always love you. No-one knows as we were growing up the life we had. I like to remember green grass, Butterflies,violets,ladybugs and chains of clover we would make as we passed away a beautiful summer day.
I will try to contact your army friend and your Boys Haven friend who wrote so warmly of you. As I said Many times on September the twelve, happy birthday Little Brother,I Love You,
Big Sis, LindaLee
Buddy the Soap King of Vietnam with Louisville kids, including Gail and Jeanie
Jacobus Jurgens
April 29, 2015
My "Little" big brother (in-law) the Soap King of Vietnam, I sure do miss you Buddy, rest in peace
Russell Brumley
December 14, 2014
Sorry I just found out.Hank was an friend,Brother,we where in the army together in Germany they even named a park after him in Vilseck Germany,I will miss him,He bought my son his first rifle,he will come to mind every time we look at it.
Karen Markins
September 17, 2014
I remember "Uncle Buddy" when I was a teenager with my dear friend, his niece, Gail. He seemed like a larger than life fellow, with a big voice, and his heart just as large. I'd forgotten about the soap project until someone mentioned it here. I'm sincerely thankful for his years devoted to defending his country and serving others. My condolences to Linda, Rose, Liz, Gail, and family. God keep you all in his care.
Pat Coons
September 16, 2014
Rest in honored glory, Sarge. Thank you for your service!
September 16, 2014
Rest in honored glory, Sarge. Thanks for your service!
September 15, 2014
ROSE,
WE AT THE VNAB ARE SORRY WE CAN NOT BE THERE WITH YOU FOR MORE SUPPORT.
REFERRAL CENTER
Jeanie Moore
September 14, 2014
Friday I lost my best friend Uncle Buddy who I took care of for the last seven years. I was a little girl when he rounded up the neighborhood kids to collect soap for our soldiers in Vietnam. And have many wonderful memories from 50 years of friendship. EVEN though I'm not family I will truly miss my UNCLE BUDDY! I will cherish his memories forever.
September 14, 2014
My sympathy to you, Rose, and other members of your family.
Aunt Katherine
September 14, 2014
Buddy was my room mate at Boys Haven In 1954. He was a good friend. After I retired from the Air Force in the 80's we connected again with the Boys Haven Alumni Association. He worked at Fort Knox in a different dept. than me. We would have lunch often and I would visit him at his place in Harned Ky. I lost tract of him in the early 90's. I will miss him. So sorry for your loss Rose. Will try to get to the funeral home Monday. RIP Soap King Of Viet Nam.
Patty, Dale, and Rebecca Boch
September 14, 2014
Rose,
I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad - we'll keep you, Daniel and Dan in our prayers.
September 14, 2014
Thank you for your service to our country . Rating God's eternal peace. From a grateful American
Sheila Ward Dwyer
September 14, 2014
Rose
I'm so sorry for your loss,you and your family are in my thoughts and prayer
Jan Hodge
September 14, 2014
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. May he Rest in Peace.
Susan Logsdon
September 13, 2014
Buddy will be missed by many who loved him. I celebrate his service to our country and his love of family. We will meet again. Rest in peace dear Brother Buddy.
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