James F. Logsdon       

     James Franklin Logsdon, 81 years of age, and a resident of Lorain since 1950, went home to be present with the Lord, Saturday September 24, 2011 at his home following a lengthy illness.

     He was born October 2, 1929 in Parkersburg, WV. After serving in the army during the Korean war, he was employed at Fruehauf, and then as an electronics technician with JC Penny's and RCA before leaving to become the operations manager at Stoney's Rainbow Lanes in Elyria for 10 years prior to his retirement in 2001.

     A man known for his devotion to God and family with a great sense of humor, he also had a passion for bowling. Jim enjoyed spending time with his wife and family and especially enjoyed his ministries as a deacon at Lorain Baptist Church.
 

     Jim leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 62 years, June (Blosser) Logsdon; his daughters and their husbands, Connie and Ronald Luman of Berlin Heights, and Audrey and Norman Ballinger of Ocean Springs, MS, his sons and their wives Tim and Sue Logsdon, of Lorain, Daniel and Marlee Logsdon of Amherst, and David and Sandy Logsdon, of Grove City, Ohio; his 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; his three brothers Justin Logsdon of Alexandria, VA, Jon Logsdon of Amherst, and Bill Logsdon of Laurel, DE.

     He was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Ruth (Gant) Logsdon, daughter, Amy Louise Logsdon in 1963 and his son James Ernest Logsdon in 1964.

     Friends may visit Tuesday, Sept 27, 2011 from 2 - 4 & 6 - 8 p.m. at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

     Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Lakeview Baptist Church, corner of Liberty and Ferndale Ave. in Vermilion with Pastors Dempsey Miller and Guy Morton, officiating.

     Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township with full military honors provided jointly by American Legion Post 30 and VFW Post 451.

     The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Lorain Baptist Church, 3640 Palm Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44055.

    

 CONDOLENCES

From:        Felix and Sandy Ayala
Relation:    Friend

On behalf of our family to yours we want to extend our condolences to Sister June and the family. Jim was a dear friend and brother in Christ Jesus. We have many fond memories of our time at Lorain Baptist Church and he was a real warrior for the the Word of God.
We will keep you in our prayers.

From:        Nancy Coe
Relation:    Friend

So sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May the memories of his love surround you with comfort in this sad time. A father's love can never be replaced and his presence in your life will be missed. 

From:        Valerie Hussey Quisenberry
Relation:   

My prayers and love are with you and yours in your time of sorrow. I know its been years, but I have many fond memories of staying at your home. Jim was a great person and will be truly missed.

From:        Joe and Rebecca Ceja
Relation:    Friend

I wish I could be there with the family and friends at this time.  The whole family was so important to me while growing up.  David, especially my condolences to you. 
 

From:        Bob Hines
Relation:    Friend

All of us at Tech Resources are profoundly saddened to learn of your loss. David spoke often with great reverence about his father and that says more about this man and his legacy than anything we could say here. 

From:        Bill Wright
Relation:    Friend

To the Logsdon Family:

Thinking of you in your sorrow and extending deepest and most heartfelt sympathy.

From: Bill Wright from the Brownell Gang.