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Charles Logan Obituary
Died June 26, 2010 (Baptist Hospital, Jackson, MS) He is survived by his beloved wife of 71 years, Marguerite Pritchett Logan, two daughters, Joyce Simoneaux (Don) of Opelika, AL, and Lisa M. Logan (Brandt) of Tucson, AZ; 4 grandchildren: Becky Macon, Brendon Bryant (Mindy), Jason Bryant, and Annie Logan; 5 great-grandchildren: Jason Joseph Bryant, Sera Bryant, Grace Bryant, Olivia Bryant, and Rayne Bryant; 1 great-great grandchild, Nevaeh Bryant; sisters Rene Brock and Zula Pafford, a brother, Leroy Logan (Sybil).
Charlie graduated valedictorian in 1938 from Sunflower, MS High School, and barber college in Memphis, TN. He attended Ole Miss University extension college completing two years in Business Administration. Charlie worked as a barber, owned Logan's Barber Shops in Canton, MS and Jackson, MS, from 1946 to 1987. He was a proud veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy as an Aviation Machinist's Mate two years on Tinin Island in the South Pacific. Charlie was a member and past Post Commander of VFW Post #6809, Ridgeland, MS; past president of the Mississippi Barber's Association; a member and deacon of Colonial Heights Baptist Church in Jackson from 1957 until his death. He loved people and was always willing to help anyone in need. He rescued people and helped rebuild houses after the 1976 Jackson flood. Charlie and Marguerite enjoyed traveling all over the United States Canada, and Europe.
Pallbearers: Joe Ulmer, Obie Germany, Brendon Bryant, Jason Bryant, Jason Joseph Bryant, Brandt Sleeper, Don Simoneaux, Joe Bryant.
Funeral services are at Colonial Heights Baptist Church Tuesday, June 29 with visitation from 12 – 2 pm and services at 2 pm, interment will be at Parkway Memorial Cemetery.
Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home, 1161 Highland Colony Parkway, Ridgeland, MS, 601-352-3632, is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Logan
June 29, 2010
Mrs. Logan and family: I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Mr. Logan was truly a fine man; I remember so many nice things about him. He's in a much better place. May God embrace you all during this time. Lesley Dotson Regenhardt (Edsel & Frances Dotson's youngest daughter).
Mary J. Collins Bradley
June 28, 2010
This is in Memory of my Uncle Charles. He has been made whole again.
Cathy Edwards/Elliott
June 28, 2010
Lisa, thoughts and prayers coming your way to you and your family. So sorry for your loss!
Michael Piazza
June 28, 2010
Lisa and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Little can be said to help, but I know you will take great solace in the life Mr. Logan enjoyed. Full of friends, love and most importantly you, his loving family. God bless you all through this difficult time.
June 28, 2010
June 28, 2010
Marguerite, Joyce, Lisa and Leroy;
I am truly sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and the days ahead. Wish I could be there.
Jeanice Stone Smith Indianola, MS
Ann Seay
June 28, 2010
dear Marguerite, Joyce and Lisa, I send my deepest condolences, prayers and thoughts at this time of loss. What special memories I have of our summer travels and family get-togethers back in the early '50s. Mother and Pop couldn't have had more devoted friends! With Love ~ Ann West Seay
June 28, 2010
I am truly sorry for your loss. I know he spent many an hour on my Dad's farm in Canton fishing. He was a fine man and always had a smile and a pleasent story for everybody. Tommy Bedford Deer Park ,Tx
Mark Smith
June 28, 2010
Lisa, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. Your Dad was my barber from my early childhood until I moved away from Mississippi in the '80's. I'll be keeping you, and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-Parkway Memorial Cemetery
June 28, 2010
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Jerry Logan
June 28, 2010
My uncle Charles was a very special and influential person in my life. I will always cherish the memories of our hunting trips together and his words of wisdom. He was one of the finest men I have ever known. I loved him dearly.
Bill Mosley
June 28, 2010
Never meet a better man ,a great christian man.a true servant of god .
Sam Mason
June 28, 2010
What special memories I have as a small child at Logan's barber shop in Maywood Mart...Mr. Logan would open the Coke machine and share with me an icy 10 oz Coke...Mr. Logan always with a smile and encouraging way about him. What a wonderful life and great legacy he leaves...as he is welcomed in Heaven! "Little" Sam Mason
Dotty Kennedy-Wade
June 28, 2010
Lisa, my prayers are lifted for you during this time of loss. Your Dad was a wonderful man loved by all and will be greatly missed.
Susan Anthony
June 28, 2010
Mr. Logan was a pal of my Dad, Edsel Dotson. What a great guy; what a void his passing will leave. My sympathy to all who loved him.
Dianne Barnidge
June 28, 2010
Lisa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
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