Stephen Logan

LOGAN, STEPHEN

Stephen B. Logan, Jr., age 43, a resident of Hayneville, AL, died May 29, 2015. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Moriah #1 Baptist Church, with Rev. James Price, Pastor, Rev. Steve Bell, officiating. Burial will follow in Ash Creek Cemetery with Bell Funeral Home Directing.

Book of Life Begun:

On February 16, 1972, God saw fit to allow Stephen and Alice Logan to become the proud parents of a bouncing baby boy, whose name shall be called Stephen Barnett Logan, Jr. Stephen was the 1st child and was immediately called "Stevie Jr. He received Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Kenneth Boswell at the Ash Creek CME Church where has a child attended Sunday school and sang in the choir. Stephen remained a member until his death.

Stephen was married to the love of his life, Ometrice Payton, on August 23, 1996. To this union was born one precious daughter.

Stephen early educations through graduation begin at Central Headstart, Central Elementary and Central High School, where he was a member of the 1990 graduating class. "Stevie" always had a love for working on trucks and tractors. He also had a love for the military and wanted to see what Uncle Sam had to offer. Stephen enlisted in the Alabama Air National Guard and on July 26, 1990, went to Basic Training in San Antonio, Texas. Upon returning home, he enrolled in John Patterson Technical College and received an Associate Degree in Diesel Mechanic. Stephen was employed with Cummins Trucking Company, Lowndes County Department of Transportation and Montgomery Area Transit Company. His favorite pastime was enjoying listening to his music and always talking to his mom and family.

Stephen was an active member of the Alabama Air National Guard, 187th Fighter Wing. On February 15, he received his orders to go to Iraq, but God saw favor and he returned home May, 2003. After receiving many outstanding awards, achievements and certificates, he retired from the Alabama Air National Guard as a proud veteran in 2011. Stephen was a member of Mt. Horeb Lodge No. 82 Masonic.

Stephen was a loving, caring and hard working young man who always wanted to achieve greater things in life. When one door closed in his face another would open because he did not allow himself to stop reaching for the best in life. He was always willing to help others and many times would go over and beyond if anyone needed him to do something. Stephen loved his family and friends and counted it a joy to be around them. He touched many lives in his 43 years on earth.

Final Chapter

On Friday afternoon, May 29, 2015 at 3:31p.m. God dispatched an angel to Birmingham VA Hospital to carry a great airman to that heavenly home. Stephen (Stevie) (Big Timer) answered the call.

Stephen leaves to cherish his precious memories, a loving wife, Ometrice P. Logan, Hayneville; three loving children: Wilmeshia Payton, Stephen Hrowboski and Stevonica Logan, all of Hayneville. Devoted parents: Stephen and Alice Logan, Mosses, two caring brothers: James Murry (Earnestine) Jones, Montgomery; Shathon (Shermiecca) Logan, Mosses; two devoted sisters: Shandeon (DeAndre) Buie, Pelham, Alabama and Shuntelra Logan of Prattville, Alabama. A devoted mother-in-law, Johnnie Lee Payton, Hayneville; 13 aunts, (devoted aunts, Ann, Geraldine, and Cossie) 7 uncles, 5 sisters-in-law: Shelia Payton, Cynthia Payton Carter, Tracie (Douglas) Martin, Kim (Andy) Payton Toles and Melissa Williams, all of Hayneville; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, other relatives and very devoted friends. Stephen will be missed by his special cousins; Bernard, Bernie, Ray, Brinson Jr., Kent, Karen, Kisha, Alicia, Joann, Sara Rose, Michelle and Lolita.