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Joseph Logsdon Obituary
Evansville, Ind.
Joseph Edward Logsdon, 85, of Evansville, Ind., passed away on July 14, 2013. He was born September 9, 1927, in Evansville.
Joe graduated from F. J. Reitz High School in 1945. He worked for Chrysler Corporation. Joe had a love for cars and opened Logsdon's Conoco station in 1960 on West Franklin Street where he serviced cars for over 20 years. He finished his career with Moutoux Machine. Joe always had a love for the Lord and was active in church where he held a position as a deacon and led praise and worship for local Southern Baptist churches.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Agnes Logsdon; his wife of 42 years, Rachel (Hagensieker); brothers, Virgis and Patrick Logsdon; sister, Norleen Hart. Surviving are his brother, Louis Logsdon; his longtime friend and caregiver, Doris Goad; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all the staff at Hamilton Pointe; Pinehaven; and Deaconess Hospice for all of their time and compassion in these last few months of his life.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2013, at Alexander West Chapel officiated by Rev. Jeffrey Logsdon with burial in Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may visit Tuesday, July 16, 2013 from 4 until 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made online at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Richard and Dorthy Turner
July 16, 2013
So sorry for the passing of Joe. I know when he entered Heaven there was a big Reunion. Now Joe is singing in the Heavenly Choir. I have so many fond memories of Joe and Rachel and the Logsdon family. We'll all meet again in Heaven.
jean logsdon
July 16, 2013
a wonderful brother in law
July 15, 2013
Joe will be missed, but we know that he is now with his lovely wife Rachel. GOD bless the Logsdon family, Joe has finally found peace within.
Arnold & Charlene Bridgeman
July 15, 2013
Nothing Beautiful In This World Is Ever Really Lost Those We Cherish Will Always Live On in Memory.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Deaconess Home Medical Equipment and Infusion Staff
Gary & Carolyn Ellard
July 15, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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