Jimmie Coleman Loggans

LOGGANS Jimmie Coleman Loggans of New Orleans passed away on September 30, 2006 at the age of 78. He was born on December 29, 1927 in Jackson, MS. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Stewart ""Jack'' Loggans, Sr., Willie Mae Coleman Loggans Ware and his stepfather, J.T. Ware. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marion Hubbert Loggans. He also leaves behind his daughter Barbara Kay Loggans Cox of Kenner, LA and his son Joseph Stewart Loggans of Vancouver, WA and their spouses Lionel August ""Beau'' Cox and Susan Brockhoeft Loggans. His brother Clarence Stewart ""Jack'' Loggans, Jr. and his wife Ruth Loggans reside in Wesson, MS, and his sister-in-law, Dell Hubbert Sylvester lives in Jackson, MS. He was the devoted and proud ""Granddad'' of Jason Joseph Songe of New Orleans. Jim, also known as ""Mo'' by his childhood friends, was a graduate of Crystal Springs High School in 1946. He recently enjoyed attending his 60th class reunion. He served in the US Air Force during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. He received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Mississippi State University in 1953. He was a proud member of The Bulldog Club and in 1988 he was given the distinction of representing MSU at the inauguration of Chancellor Gregory O'Brien at the University of New Orleans. He also received the Distinguished Alumni Award from MSU. Go Dawgs. He worked for Schlumberger Oil Well Services for 23 years. He also worked for Gearhart-Owens and was Vice-President of Sales for OCS until his retirement in 1988. He was very active during his lifetime with the Boy Scouts of America. He was an Eagle Scout and received the Order of the Arrow. He served as a scoutmaster for many years in Mississippi and Louisiana. ""Jimbo,'' as many affectionately called him, enjoyed throwing parties for his friends, stargazing and anything related to the space program, playing golf, working crossword puzzles and barbecuing on his oilfield drum. It brought him much joy to drive his friends and neighbors around town or to the airport in his ""Bluebird.'' He also was a great ""petsitter.'' It meant a lot to him to share his passions with others, especially with his grandson. He will be missed by his many relatives, friends and neighbors and his constant companions, Gretchen and Shaggy. Services will be held at Aurora United Methodist Church, 3300 Eton St., Algiers, LA on Monday, October 2, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will begin at 6:00 p.m. No neckties requested. Graveside services will be held at Chapel Hill Methodist Church in French Camp, MS on Wednesday, October 4, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 10 :00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chapel Hill Cemetery Fund, c/o Ennis Ferrell, 2141 Attala Road, #2270, French Camp, MS 39745. Westside/ Leitz Eagan Funeral Home in Marrero, LA and Jordon Funeral Home in Kosciusko, MS are in charge of arrangements. For information, call (504) 341-9421.