James Logan

James David Logan Sr., 55, of Columbus, MS, passed away on July 12, 2026, at home with his wife and son beside him. He was a long-time military man. He served 27 years in the National Guard. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The interment will immediately follow at Oaklawn Memorial Cemetery of Aberdeen, MS, with military honors. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of the service at Memorial Funeral Home.  

He was known to be the laid-back guy who would help anyone and impart his knowledge to all who needed it. He served three tours overseas and met lifelong friends along the way, serving his country honorably. He loved classic cars, especially Mustangs. One of his early retirement presents to himself was his 2024 Mustang GT, and if you asked anyone who knew him, he was proud of the car but let you drive it if you asked. He was a humble born-again man who loved God and Jesus and would help anyone in need. He loved to work on cars. He loved to impart his mechanical knowledge to his son. He loved his wife dearly and enjoyed taking her to the mountains, one of his favorite places. He loved to travel and see new things. He will be greatly missed by all those whom he touched during his life. 

He is preceded by his sister, Shannon Marie Logan; grandfather, Morris Dean Logan Sr.; grandmother, Emma Faye Logan; Father Morris Dean Logan Jr., grandfather, Father in law Walter Rushing, J.C. Newman; and grandmother, Francis Newman. He is Survived by, his wife Janet Lynn Logan, Son James David Logan Jr. Mother Carolyn Rae Strickland (Husband Danny Strickland, Step Brother Adam Strickland Wife Janette and Children, Step Sister Lisa Lott Husband Chris Lott and Children), Mother in Law Alice Fay Rushing (Fiancé Joe Mathis),Brothers Morris Dean Logan III, (wife Tracye Logan), Johnathan Samual Legg, (Wife Quincey Butler Son Patrick Butler Wife Alexis Butler, Daughters Ellie Butler, Ensley Butler), Sister Melissa Claytor, sisters Summer Michelle Logan, Angel Marie Logan (Sister in law Wendy Michelle Logan) Nephew Billy Dean Logan (wife Christina Logan, Son Carson Logan), Niece Kristen Marie Hopper (Husband Sam Hopper, Daughters, Sophie Hopper, Olivia Hopper, Amelia Hopper, Son Sam Hopper) Nephews Zachary Phillips, William Aaron Phillips. Aunts and Uncles, Longtime friends Bill Pointer, Dawson Earl Wright, and many more friends made throughout the years. Battle buddies Hays, Speedy, and many more throughout his many years in the service. We would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for the great care they gave the last few months: Charlene, Gerry, Hanna, and everyone else.

In lieu of flowers, we ask to donate to one of these two charities, DAV (Disabled American Veterans):  https://help.dav.org/page/66135/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=davweb_mainbutton&en_txn6=F24FN006AADVAA&utm_campaign=fund&utm_medium=mainweb&utm_source=dav&utm_content=redbutton_camptemp&_gl=1*1m6wevo*_gcl_au*OTAyNjgzMjk1LjE3ODM5NTYwNDc.*_ga*MjU4MzY1OTMzLjE3ODM5NTYwNDc.*_ga_1NLNFTWZTF*czE3ODM5NTYwNDckbzEkZzAkdDE3ODM5NTYwNDkkajU4JGwwJGgw

Warrior Dog Foundation: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E357515&id=2