of West Memphis, AR
March 2, 1945 - June 8, 2020
Terry Oliver Logan, 75, of West Memphis, AR passed away peacefully in his sleep on June 8th, 2020. He was born March 2, 1945, in Columbus, MS, to Oliver Wheeler Logan and Mary Leigh Loftis Logan.
A veteran of the U.S Navy, Terry served with distinction during the Cold War and Vietnam aboard the USS Turner. After his military career, he resided in Columbus, MS where he began his family with Elizabeth ''Stu'' Logan.
His work in the insurance industry brought them to West Memphis, AR in 1976. Terry's love for building many GTOs led him to open Logan's Service Center in 1989 where he performed auto body and car restoration. His love for music inspired him to form the ''Terry Logan Band''. He entertained many with his guitar playing.
For all that knew him, they will remember his perfect hair, his colorful use of words, and his legendary story telling.
Terry will be missed by all who were blessed to have him in their lives.
He was preceded in death by his parents Oliver Wheeler and Mary Leigh Loftis Logan.
Survivors include his beloved and dedicated wife, Linda Logan; daughter, Elizabeth ''Henri'' Day, and her husband James of North Carolina; son Dickson Logan, and his wife Julie Traylor-Logan of West Memphis; grandchildren Tara Day, James Day, Jordan Logan, and Grayson Logan; sister, Carol Ann Wheat, and her husband Elbert of Columbus; and two great grandchildren.
With all our respect, Roller-Citizens Funeral Home will be complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance to 50 people at a time. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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13 Condolence(s)
Buddy Suiter
Sunday, June 21, 2020
I enjoyed your friendship Terry over the years, I will look for you and that GTO whenever I see you in Heaven.
Buddy
James Francis Day IV
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
I love you Granddaddy !! Wish we could have spent more time together over the last 10 years .. living in separate states made it hard to visit, I’ll always remember our times together. Thank you for my amazing mother. Rest in paradise !!
Orlando J Rosado
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Terry started a legacy of Naval Service that Dickson honorably adopted. When our families merged, Terry was "thrilled" to discover that his son married into a "Air Force" family.
You can imagine the adjectives that came out of his mouth.
Naturally, the friendly banter never stopped and continues today between Dickson and I.
I have profound respect for Terry and Dickie's service to our country. The sacrifices they made (6 month lone cruises) cannot be overstated. Let's take a quick look at the ships they served on; Terry aboard the destroyer USS Turner (DDR-483) and Dickie on the aircraft carrier USS America (CV-66).
The America displaced 85,000 tons fully loaded, carried a crew of 5,000, was 1000' long with a beam of 250'. With the deck 100' above the water it could handled just about any waves that Poseidon could throw at her.
Every carrier is protected by numerous ships. The most nimble of them are the destroyers (Tin Cans) like the USS Turner. The Turner displaced 3,400 tons, was crewed by 350, was 400' long and 40' wide. With its deck a mere 20' above the water, the Turner spend more time breaking through heavy seas than cresting over the waves. Destroyer sailors have a saying, "One over and Two under" to describe how their ship tackles heavy seas!
I salute their service in the greatest Navy ever to sail the seas.
Terry, fair winds and calm seas.....
.......and on the eighth day he created the "Tin Can Sailor"!
Pamela and Brandi Rosado
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Linda, Dickson, Henri and families........we are so happy that with Julie and Dickson's marriage we increased our family and love each of you. We all will have the best memories of our family times including birthday celebrations, many Christmases and that infamous Terry Logan band. Nothing was better than dancing the night away with them. I would look at Terry playing with a smile on his face and the nod of his head which said "Im glad you are having such a good time".
We will remember all the laughter and fun that both Terry and Linda shared with us! We will miss him terribly, but at the same time know that he is at peace, and pray that each of you will be as well.
Terry this is for you........it's Brandi. I will be talking to you a lot and by the way you will have your turn at hanging the moon. That's what happens with the family and friends that are already in Heaven. You have been at my birthday parties and seen me send balloons to my brother and others. I will let you know when yours are coming!
You were always so sweet to me and I loved you and Linda. I will do some puzzles with Linda and make her laugh for you. By the way, my big, fat, black cat Jynx is there too. Just look for him. He always loved your lap. Goodbye for now.......we will talk soon. Love Brandi
Max & LaJuan Herron
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss, he will be missed by everyone he was a joy to be around .He was a good friend and and a good business person ,all ways took care of our vehicles, was a great body man.We always enjoyed his music and he enjoyed playing the music .His band played for Max’s 40 th birthday and for our daughter wedding ,we go back a long way .We will miss him
Jeff and MaryJo Wolford
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
We are so very sorry for the loss of your loved one. The memories will never forsake you and the love in your heart will carry you through the darkest of times.
We had the opportunity of meeting Terry when we were visiting our niece, Julie Traylor-Logan and her husband Dickson, Terry’s son. Terry was quite a guy! He made us feel welcome and joked with us immediately. Terry and my husband hit it off immediately because they had so much in common with the auto body shop and car restoration. We know he will be sadly missed by all!
Linda Shaw Jones
Monday, June 15, 2020
Terry will always be remembered as a special friend to me as a classmate and because he Jimmy and I stayed friends after high school! He was one of a kind and great person!
Ron Miller
Monday, June 15, 2020
Terry was a good friend and a great help to me during restoration of my 66 Corvette in years past. Many great memories in our association with the car club and car shows together, now years ago.
My condolences to his family, he will be missed by family and friends as well.
Debora
Sunday, June 14, 2020
Knowing terry was a joy,met him years ago,love seeing the cars he had. Prayers to family
Ann Mordecai and Family
Saturday, June 13, 2020
My condolences to Terry’s family and friends.
Bo McElya
Saturday, June 13, 2020
A great entertainer, singer, and guitar picker. RIP my friend.
Karen Hardin
Friday, June 12, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Terry’s family. I worked with Terry at Farm Bureau and a short time at Met Life. I have not seen him in years but I have very fond memories of Terry and am sad to hear of his passing.
Sincerely,
Karen Hardin
elizabeth logan
Friday, June 12, 2020
Dickson and Henri....I wish I could be there to help you send Daddy off but just not in the best of shape right now so I shall leave it up to you and the rest of the family to send him off in style, give him a goodbye kiss from me and going forward I will always keep him close to my heart along with the many memories that I will carry with me always. I love you guys, Mom