Eugene Allen Logan, 85 of Shady Point, OK passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 in Poteau. Gene was born January 10, 1927 in Wetumka, OK to Kerb L. & Camie (Holton) Logan. Gene worked for Poteau food in the early part of his life and then was the owner of Gene’s Food Market in Poteau during the 60’s and early 70’s. He worked for Holton’s Supermarket and retired. Gene was a veteran of the US Air Force. He loved to go to rodeos and calf roping and fish in his spare time. His biggest enjoyment was to grow a big garden to give vegetables to his friends He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters, Lavada Sharp, Flora Brown & Ollie Fay Hughes; 2 brothers, Lloyd Logan & Frank Logan; and son in law, Derrail Roland.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Jean Logan of the home; son & daughter in law, Jerry & Peggy Logan of Keota, OK; daughter, Sue Roland of Shady Point, OK; grandsons Jerry Don Logan, Jeff Logan and wife Amanda, all of Keota, OK, Derrail Roland & wife Mindy of Shady Point, OK; 3 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 10 am, Wednesday, May 23, 2012 graveside at Shady Point Cemetery with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Shady Point Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Don Logan, Jeff Logan, Derrail Roland, Jerry Lee Logan & Kirby Logan.
The family will be at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 5-7 pm to visit with relatives & friends.
I worked with Gene in the 1950s at the Poteau Foods. He was the leader when Hildred wasn't there. He was very kind and understanding to us kids who worked there. I was 15-17 years old and I thought he was smart, respected, hard working, competent, and very kind.
ReplyDeleteNorman Gaither, Kerrville, TX