Arthur John (Jack) Logan

Jack Logan, 94, of Houston passed away November 7, 2022. Jack was born June 23, 1928, in San Antonio, Texas to Albert and Irene Logan. He is preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. He is survived by Patsy, his devoted wife of 69 years; Children: Pat(Janice) Logan, Tim(Jane) Logan, Katie(Anthony) Amore, and Kevin(Susan) Logan; Grandchildren: Angela(Nick) Wengrenovich, Sarah(Charlie) Logan Braziel, Jessica(Chase) Hopper, Vincent(Amanda) Amore, Katie(Nico) Logan Kernan, Megan(Rodrigo) Ramos, Andrea(Trevor) Rowlett, Nick Logan and Eric Logan; Great Grandchildren Elizabeth, Walter, Mason, Charlotte, Jack, Henry, Elijah, Claire, Emilia, Owen, Lawrence, and Audrey. Jack grew up in San Antonio and graduated from St. Mary’s Grade School, where he first became acquainted with Patsy, and Central Catholic High School. Along with his twin brother, Tom, Jack enlisted in the US Navy in 1946 and served as a photographer, on the USS Orion, and crossed the equator at Panama. Following his honorable discharge in 1950, he graduated from the University of Houston with a BS in Geology. During his long and distinguished career as a Petroleum Geologist, he spent most of his time living and working in Houston, except for the few years he was transferred and moved the family to Lafayette Louisiana (1968-1974). In his career, he made many discoveries, most notably at North Sabine Lake and Hiderbrand Bayou. Jack foremost enjoyed his family. He was a long time Houston baseball fan from the time of radio only broadcasts. He took his sons to Colt 45 games and then to opening season in the Astrodome for little league night. Jack dedicated his time as coach for his son’s and daughter’s teams and never missed a game or band concert. Jack was a patient and loving father, husband, and grandfather, always giving his family assurances of God’s love. He spent many of his early retirement years enjoying golf, even designing a golf cart garage into his Marble Falls home. He and Patsy enjoyed many years surrounded by their pecan trees, playing cards, and building a beautiful community. Additionally, he was a talented artist and avid coin and rock collector. He spent his later retirement creating water color paintings that decorate many walls of his family’s homes. He also enjoyed wood carving and creating cork figures and displays. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 21, 2022, at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 625 Nottingham Oaks Trail Houston, TX 77079 at 10:30 AM. Immediately following Mass, Jack will be laid to rest at 12:30 PM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77038. Reception following burial will take place at 2:00 PM at Eagles Trace Senior Living, 14703 Eagle Vista Dr. Houston, TX 77077. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to a charity of your choosing in Jack’s memory.

Arthur John (Jack) Logan

June 23, 1928 - November 7, 2022