Melvin James Logan

On Tuesday, July 2, 2019 Melvin James Logan, 75, of Little Rock, transitioned from this life to be in the presence of the Lord. He was preceded in death by his father, Charlie Logan Sr., brother, Charlie Logan Jr., sister, Dr. Dorothy Alexander, maternal grandparents, Bennie and Annie Griffin, paternal grandparents, George Logan and Willie Vaughn, special aunts, uncles and nephews. He leaves to cherish fond memories and celebrate his legacy: wife, Alice Ruth Logan; four children, Rachel (Vender) Holt, Reginald (Veronica) Logan, Brian (Sharon) Logan, and Mary Logan; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and a host of brothers and sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and special extended families (The Fosters & Smiths), and friends he loved dearly. Mr. Logan was an extraordinary man; his family was his entire world. He was an educator and loved teaching youth. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church Otter Creek, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, 10 a.m., 1601 S. Gaines St., LR, Ark. 72206. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Hwy. 5 N., Alexander, Ark. 72002. The family hour will be July 12, 2019, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Ruffin & Jarrett Funeral Home 1200 So. Chester Street, Little Rock, Ark. 72202 (501) 372-1305.