Name: Calling hours for Paul Logue
Start: 2023-07-28T22:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-07-29T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Jagers and Sons Funeral Home

Athens Paul James Logue, 48, died on July 5. A son of Youngstown who found a home, community and purpose in Athens, Paul will be remembered for his integrity, kindness and humor, and for the love he shared with his wife Sarah and their son Calvin.

Born on September 13, 1974, the youngest of John and Mary (Suddes) Logue's five children, Paul's memories of Youngstown's steel mill closures would shape his lifelong resolve to build strong, sustainable cities where all people have the voice and security he knew they deserve.

Paul graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1993 and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in political science at Ohio University in 1997. He eventually settled in Columbus and worked in finance before enrolling in a graduate program in city and regional planning at Ohio State University.

Upon his graduation from Ohio State in 2008, Paul married Sarah (Heigle) and the two (plus Ella the dog) moved to Athens, where they started a full and joyous life together. Paul made sure they never wanted for adventure-always finding the best live music wherever they went. For Sarah, memories of their quiet days at home hold just as much sweetness as the big shows and trips around the world.

When Calvin David was born in 2014, Paul took on fatherhood with his characteristic steady grace and wry compassion. Thanks to Paul, his family's life was filled with laughter, good music, holidays (both the traditional and invented varieties), his mom's recipe for spaghetti and meatballs, and the kind of light and love that can't be extinguished, even by a terminal brain tumor.

During his 15 years as the Athens City Planner, Paul brought his gift for consensus-building to dozens of projects, including Athens 2040, the city's comprehensive plan; Essence of Athens, a combined study and branding effort designed to share with the world why the city is so special; the redevelopment of the Athens Armory; and multiple city commissions, whose meetings rarely ran over as long as Paul was helming the agenda. In 2023, he received the Beacon of Light award for his efforts to save historically Black Mount Zion church.

At every point of his well-lived life, Paul collected devoted friends who were drawn by his generous sense of humor, his strongly-held opinions on the sports and music he loved, his quiet intelligence, his sentimental streak. All of those friends will tell you uproarious stories, and this: there was no one like Tall Paul.

Paul follows his father John Norbert in death. In addition to Sarah, Calvin, and Mary Logue, he is survived by a veritable host of family and friends. Siblings Ann Logue (Rik Lantz), Julie Zeroski (Craig), John Edward Logue (Patricia), and Mary Kathleen Scudier (Michael); parents-in-law Dave and Loretta Heigle; brother-in-law David Heigle (Kathy). Nieces and nephews Andrew; Francine; Ella; Jack; Luke; Abby; Rees; Magdalena. Also, college friends who have become family; Athens friends, colleagues and neighbors who bolstered him and his family through a difficult year of illness. Forever loyal to her Paul, Ella the dog is surely by his side now, while his beloved Dobby comforts (and barks at) the rest of us.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at Jagers and Sons Funeral Home, 24 Morris Ave., Athens, OH 45701. Friends may call Friday July 28, 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of these local organizations whose missions were so close to Paul's heart: Mount Zion Baptist Church Preservation Society (mountzionathens.org); Stuart's Opera House (stuartsoperahouse.org).

Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register at www.jagersfuneralhome.com. Paul Logue

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Published by The Athens Messenger on Jul. 12, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Logue

Sponsored by Jagers and Sons Funeral Home.

12 Entries

Ada-Woodson Adams

July 28, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Justin Milam

July 26, 2023

So very sorry to hear about Paul's passing. He was a leader and visionary in his field. I always enjoyed our conversations on sustainability and how to keep our communities forward-looking.

Nerissa Young

July 18, 2023

Sarah and Calvin, I am so very sorry for your great loss.

Gayle Griffith

July 17, 2023

As a friend and admirer of your parents, Sarah, it has been a very mixed experience to enjoy getting to know your family, including that amazing Tall Paul of yours, and to join you in feeling the immense sadness of losing a wonderful husband and father. Thank you for enabling me to share the past year through your beautiful writings. I send much love and my prayers as an earnest effort to help in sustaining your precious family.

Mary Scudier

July 14, 2023

Paul is my younger brother. His life and legacy are a testament to how we should all live. I miss him and I’m sad in a way I never knew existed. Throughout the past year, I never heard him complain. He always said, in his matter of fact way “I’m grateful to have another day, girl.” He never showed anger or bitterness, even in his darkest days. I will now strive to live my life in a way that honors his legacy. Our hearts are broken, but Paul’s legacy will carry us through.

Leona Crogan

July 13, 2023

Words could never express my thoughts as I remember Tall Paul.Michael’s neighbor
and friendalways liking to wear black when a young boyriding bikes and playing basketball in my drivewaythrowing buckeyes at each other and fearing Jimmy Nixonso many boys in the neighborhood but none like Tall Paul who hovered over the rest and was a brilliant student. The Logue family was epic and so full of grace. My sympathies to them and his wife and son Calvin. Columbus
lost a smart young man..my heart ❤ just broke.

Molly Jo Stanley

July 13, 2023

My heart aches for Paul's family and the vast community who mourns the loss of such a remarkable person.

When I took a new, unfamiliar role in January of 2022, Paul quickly stepped in to express his belief in the importance of my work, and to offer guidance and mentorship; he invited me with open arms to meetings, introducing me to anyone I didn't know, and helped me feel welcomed, supported, and informed. It's hard to fathom or express how much I learned from his leadership in the brief time I was blessed to work with him.

He will be dearly missed. And his legacy of compassionate, thoughtful leadership, and his commitment to building a just, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable community will live on and serve as beacons for our region and its people.

Kevin Carlini

July 13, 2023

I am so sad to hear of Paul's passing. He I worked together in the early to mid 90's at the Pharmor in Boardman, Ohio during our high school/ college days. He was super kind, a great worker and he had an amazing sense of humor. We would hang out after work grabbing a meal and I know we saw 1 or 2 concerts in Cleveland. He was a tall kid even his younger years and was affectionately known by some of the guys at Pharmor as "Big Daddy Louge!" I ran into him on a trip back to Ohio years ago, and he was just as friendly and happy to see you. May God grant comfort to his entire family.

Claudia Bashaw

July 13, 2023

Paul is surely missed by so very many people, myself included. I did not know Paul well having only worked with him a few times on a couple of small projects, but he made an indelible impression on me with his kindness, grace and positive perspective. I hope that his family and close friends find comfort in the lasting impression he made on our Athens community, and I wish for them moments of calm, peace and joyful remembrance as they grieve.

Arin Blair

July 12, 2023

I met Paul fresh out of grad school when he organized the Ohio APA conference in Athens. I was a presenter for several sessions and we fell into the easy and fast camaraderie of fellows who are producing a large event. That was the start of our acquaintanceship that continued for years with a comfortable cadence and mutual respect. He was sure to say hello every year at Nelsonville Music Festival and maybe even at Paw paw. We texted and emailed here and there so I could glean guidance on issues that he had good insight to provide and we made connections between colleagues for the overall benefit of the communicators we served. I always had a strong feeling we would have been good friends if we had been closer in proximity. I’m more torn up about his loss than I could have expected. I hope you, reader, as his family and friends, gain great comfort in the stories told here, and it gives you insight to sides of Paul outside your personal connection. His passing is surely a loss for the broader community and I send you strength and love in your journey through this grief.

Neal Reynolds

July 12, 2023

A very fine man to work with on various projects as well as someone who always answered the phone when I dialed his number! Rest in peace my friend.

Dawn McCarthy

July 12, 2023

To Paul: You will be greatly missed. Thank you for all you did. Thank you for your support and work on the Baileys working group. I’m so sad to learn of your passing. I am here if your family needs anything.

To Paul’s wife and family: I ache for your loss. When the immediacy of his passing has ebbed and you continue to struggle, please reach out and let I (us) know how to sustain you.

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