Gilbert Logan

Gilbert F. Logan, 96, of Centralia, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, Illinois. Gilbert was born June 4, 1922 in Irvington, Illinois. He was the son of Roy Logan and Eva (Raines) Logan. Gilbert was raised in Irvington and entered the United States Navy and he also served in the United States Marines with the Sixth Marine Corps in the South Pacific. The Marines were ready to enter Japan when President Truman ordered the atomic bomb dropped on Japan, August 6, 1945. Gilbert then returned home to Irvington after serving four years with the Marine Corps. He was employed with Sears Roebuck for 35 years and married Phyllis Maddox on June 2, 1950 at First Baptist Church in Centralia. Gib and Phyllis were blessed with two sons, Kim E. Logan and Rodney J. Logan. Daughters-in-law: Lanna and Pamela. Grandchildren, Lori Logan, Lisa Wallace, Mallory Logan, Tyler Logan and Anders Logan. Great grandchildren. Maddox Wallace and Maci Wallace. Grandson-in-laws, Jeremy Ruepke and Van Wallace. Granddaughter-in-law, Sarah Logan. Dad and Grandpa will be dearly missed by his family. Special thanks to Rodger Randolph and Dr. Brian High for their continued support and comfort. The family deeply appreciates and thanks Gilbert’s many friends, American Legion buddies, caregivers and relatives in his time of need. Gilbert was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Eva Logan. Gilbert enjoyed gardening, playing cards, and traveling with his wife Phyllis of 69 years. Gilbert served as a Deacon for First Baptist Church for many years. He also served on many boards as well as Sunday School Superintendent. Funeral Services for Gilbert F. Logan will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Centralia with Pastor Rodger Randolph, Pastor Dr. Brian High, and assisted by Gilbert’s grandson, Youth Minister Tyler Logan officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to the time of service on Wednesday at the church. Burial will follow at the Fouts Christian Church Cemetery in Centralia with Military Honors accorded at the graveside by the U.S. Navy, Centralia American Legion Post 446 and Centralia V.F.W. Post 2055. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Baptist Church in Centralia or to the American Legion Post 446 and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home in Centralia 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Logan family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com.

Gilbert Logan

June 4, 1922 - April 20, 2019