John "Johnny" William Logan, Jr., age 66 of Waynesboro, Virginia passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2024 after fighting a courageous battle with colon and stomach cancer.
He was born on November 28th, 1957 to John W. Logan, Sr. and Mildred P. Logan in Staunton, Virginia. After John graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1976, he went on to serve in the United States Air Force, earning the rank of Sergeant. For much of his military service he was stationed in what became one of his favorite places: Zaragoza, Spain.
After his honorable service to our country, John then worked in various professions including trucking & delivery, construction, medical transportation, and the grocery industry where he forged many dear friendships across the years.
John was genuinely a true friend to anyone he met—he never knew a stranger. And if you're reading this right now, you may very well be one of the people he spread his heartfelt kindness to. He was the type of person you could sit and tell fun stories or share a good belly laugh. John could usually be found rocking his way through life with a classic rock jam always playing in the background, or excitedly rooting on the NFL Patriots, Seahawks, or Saints.
One of John's greatest joys in life was spending quality time with his only daughter, Jordan. His love for her knew no bounds, and they shared many unique adventures together over the years. They often explored the various hidden gems of Virginia, whether it was going on a mountain excursion or scenic drive, scouting out the coolest antique shops, or indulging in good 'ol southern comfort food at a hole-in-the-wall diner.
John's bookshelf was a testament to his love of reading—he and his daughter often bonded over their shared adoration of books as well. He had an affinity for traveling through time by studying the people, places, and history of the world. In his more recent later years, John personally recorded in a log over 1,060 books he had read and was a proud supporter of the importance of literacy.
With a great admiration for the outdoors, John also found much solace in the beauty of the natural world, from our local mountain landscapes to our diverse wildlife which he loved to watch along his daily walks. He always said his spirit animal was a hawk and this would be his "sign" that he's visiting once he has crossed into the heavenly beyond. If you see a hawk, that'll be John saying, "hey!"
John had a true heart of gold and a sense of humor that could brighten anyone's day. His willingness to lend a hand and share his optimistic spirit will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Though he may be gone from our earthly realm, his soul will soar on in the memories of those he touched across his lifetime.
He leaves behind his beloved daughter, Jordan Logan of Waynesboro (now living in Romania); his cherished sisters, Angela McWilliams (Mark) of Columbia and Teresa Bobinsky of Richmond; four dear nieces and nephews, Alex and Andrew Bobinsky, Gracie and Maggie McWilliams; as well as many other treasured aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
John was predeceased by his parents, John W. Logan, Sr. and Mildred P. Logan of Staunton, VA; as well as his paternal grandparents, Earl L. Logan and Carrie G. Logan, and his maternal grandparents, Charles B. Price and Inus M. Price.
A family night will be held from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Coffman Funeral Home in Staunton, VA. We happily request that all attendees wear their most colorful casual outfits, a sports jersey, or a classic rock band t-shirt to honor John's vibrant and fun spirit. All of John's favorite songs will be played as we gather to remember his legacy—and even rock along to them together.
An Air Force military graveside service will be held at Augusta Memorial Park on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. We warmly encourage anyone who knew and loved John to attend and feel free to openly share any special memories of him with an informal, yet meaningful gathering to celebrate his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that anyone desiring to make memorial contributions should donate to the following organizations: Hospice of the Shenandoah (Augusta Health Foundation, c/o Hospice of the Shenandoah, P.O. Box 1000, Fishersville, VA 22939) or Colon Cancer Foundation (10 New King St #209, White Plains, NY 10604)
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of his arrangements.
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