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James Allen Logan was born on May 21, 1944 in Coffeeville, Mississippi to George and Annie Mae Logan. He was raised in his family home, the fourth eldest of 16 children. After graduating high school, James moved to St. Paul, Minnesota, where he would spend the remainder of his life with his family. James served his community in several capacities. At age 22, he was enlisted into the US military. While on a brief leave, James returned to Mississippi where he met his future wife, LoraEtta, to whom he was married for 57 years. James and LoraEtta were parents to two sons, James Jr. and Jerold.
Following his time in the military, James joined the St. Paul Fire Department, where he proudly served for 23 years. In retirement, James loved spending his time with his five grandchildren, Jazmine, Jayden, Julian, Alisa, and Quinn. His family was the center of his life. He enjoyed hanging out with his siblings in the alley, cooking food for his loved ones, fixing up anything he could find, and gathering around his wife, kids, and grandkids to tell his favorite stories from his life. James started every morning sitting at his kitchen counter, sharing a cup of coffee with Jerold. The family is at peace knowing they can do this together again.
James is survived by his wife, LoraEtta, and son, James Jr; daughter-in-law, Leah; grandchildren, Jazmine, Jayden, Julian, Alisa, and Quinn; siblings, Clara, Leobia, Thomas, Joyce, Ernestine, Bobby, Iris, Samuel, Evelyn, McClender, Murdis, and Laster; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He is preceded in death by son, Jerold; parents, George and Annie Mae; and siblings George, Mary, and Charles.
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Diane Love
March 9, 2024
Love ya Uncle James Will miss your stories . But they will always stay with me.
Bill Riser Jr
February 28, 2024
Thank you for being you and that consistent POSITIVE, STRONG, Black role model for us kids. Reflecting back on my life it doesn't surprise me now that I joined the military and St Paul Fire Dept. IThank you for being you Sir.
Alvin Clardy
February 24, 2024
One of the men I've ever known in my life
Adam Dodd
February 23, 2024
We always enjoyed being around Uncle James. He had an infectious laugh. May he rest well! Love, Adam and Ayanna Dodd
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Will Smith
February 23, 2024
Jim Logan would never allow me to sleep past 6:45 AM at the fire station. His famous quote to me: "let loose the bed young man, you're burning daylight "
Jon sarafolean
February 22, 2024
Mr Logan or Jim as I called him was a big part of my childhood at fire station 10. I will never forget his ribs his smile and his laughter. Always made me feel welcome to be around him. The world lost a great one. Thank you for the memories Jim.
Will Smith
February 21, 2024
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richard gott
February 21, 2024
I met JIm when we got on the Fire Dept. What a character, I loved listening to all of his stories and he had a long list of them. He had a huge smile for everyone he met. I haven't seen him in many years but I can still hear him talking to me with his charm and wit. Thanks for the great time, gonna miss you buddy.
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