HURLEY—John Ronald “Bill” Logan, 79, Hurley, died at 11:58 a.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2001 in Cox Medical Center South. He was born August 20, 1922 near Hurley, Missouri to William Alfred and Frances Emma (Gibbs) Logan.

Mr. Logan served in the Army during World War II from November 14, 1942 to October 20, 1945. He served Hdq. Co., 1st Bn., 13th Infantry, 8th Division. The 13th Infantry was known as the Golden Arrow Doughboys. The 13th Infantry began their European Campaign on July 4, 1944 on Utah Beach. The regiment took over 100,000 prisoners. The 8th Division suffered nearly 14,000 men killed or wounded. The campaign ended on May 8, 1945 meeting the Russians at the Elbe River in Germany after many battles, which included the fiercest fighting and heaviest casualties in the European Campaign. He was awarded the Infantry Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Badge, Good Conduct Medal, EAMA Service Medal with four Bronze Service Stars. He was a member of VFW Post 3404.

He married Joan Andrus, daughter of Jess and Cora Mae (Blades) Andrus on March 30, 1950. They lived and raised their children on their farm near Hurley.

He was a retired farmer and a member of the Hurley United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; three children and their spouses: Dr. Michael J. and Jeannie Logan of Newport, Arkansas, Mary Ann and Joe Lakins of Clever, Missouri, and Kora Sue and David Lindsey of Hurley; six grandchildren: Wesley Brian Logan, Stephanie Gayle Logan, Rebecca Dawn Logan, Jennifer Ann Lakins Watson, Angela LaRee Lindsey, and Jason Matthew Lindsey; one great-grandchild; Jeremy Michael Seeley; brothers and sisters: Gordon William Logan of Rockford, Illinois, Jesse Carl Logan of Hurley, and Virginia Glossip of Brookline.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2001 in Meadors Chapel in Clever with Rev. Joyce Rush and Rev. Larry Winfree officiating. Burial, with military honors by the Veteran’s Memorial Team, will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

The Clever chapel well be open Friday morning with visitation from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Veteran’s Memorial Team.