Charles Macon Logan, Jr.

Charles Macon Logan, Jr. passed away on September 11, 2018 at the age of 93 in Tallahassee, Florida. He was born in Bonifay, Florida on October 12, 1924 to Charles Macon Logan Sr. and Willie Vera Dowling Logan. He joined the Army and served in WWII within the 65th Infantry Division, 259th Infantry Regiment, Third Battalion, Company C. He trained in Camp Shelby, Mississippi in 1944. Later in life, Charles became one of the veterans who flew to Washington, D.C. with the inaugural Honor Flight Program. He attended classes at Florida State University and worked for the Florida Department of Agriculture for over 40 years. Charles was a dedicated member of Trinity United Methodist Church for more than 50 years and served as an usher until the purchase of his vacation home on Lake Seminole, Georgia where he became a member of Reynolds Chapel United Methodist Church in Donalsonville. He was a member of the Shriners and the Freemasonry, as well as the Tallahassee Lions Club for over 50 years. Charles enjoyed boating, fishing, and traveling. He and his wife enjoyed many guided tours out west and experienced places like Canada, Alaska, and the North Carolina mountains. He loved and is loved by his family as a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his first wife (the mother of his children) Gloria Newsom Logan; daughters Karen Logan, Nanette Logan; son Stephen C. Logan; sisters Marion Hunt (Bernard), Mildred Johnson (Bill); brother James Clarence Logan. Charles is survived by his wife Christine W. Logan; grandson Stephen A. Logan (Rae’Chel); sister-in-law Hilda Logan (late husband James Clarence Logan), Clara Estes (Ray), and several nephews and nieces. The family will be receiving guests on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Bevis Funeral Home of Tallahassee (200 John Knox Rd) with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Bevis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery in Tallahassee, Florida following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charles’ name may be made to Covenant Hospice, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Tallahassee Lions Club, or any charity of choice. Breanna Green is assisting the family with their arrangements.

Tributes

Charles Macon Logan, Jr.

October 12, 1924 - September 11, 2018