Obituary for Clarence Logan

Clarence Logan, Jr., a longtime resident of Ponca City, died Sunday, April 19, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City at the age of 80 years.

Clarence Logan, Jr. was born in 1934 in Hennessey, Oklahoma, to Clarence Robert Logan and Neva McVicker Logan. He was the oldest of five children: one brother and three sisters. Clarence attended Deer Creek High School and graduated in 1952. He joined the United States Army in May of 1956. In September of that same year, Clarence married Earlene Joy Fitzgerald who he called his “soul mate” and the “Joy” of his life. Clarence and his bride made their first home in Schweinfurt, Germany, where he was stationed. Upon being honorably discharged from the Army, Clarence attended Oklahoma State University where he received a degree in accounting. He began his career at Conoco in 1960 where he worked for thirty-three years until his retirement in 1993, at which time he served as Director of Crude Oil Trading and Cost & Oil Revenue. Clarence was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who adored his grandchildren. He and his wife, Earlene, shared a passion for traveling and exploring new places. They traveled throughout the United States and many places abroad. He also enjoyed attending the Blackwell Church of Christ where he was involved in many areas and also served as a Deacon.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Earlene Logan of Ponca City; a son, Randal Logan and wife Julie of Ponca City; a daughter, Rori Roark and husband Michael of Bartlesville; four grandchildren, Morgan Hudsonpillar Lawrence and husband John of Houston, Texas, Ian Logan of Moore, Alex Hudsonpillar of Edmond, and Hayley Logan of Edmond. He is also survived by a brother, Carl Logan; and three sisters, Virginia McCollom, Mary Ann Jennings and Janet Trenary.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law; and one sister-in-law.

Services are scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 25th at the Blackwell Church of Christ with Lanny Jobe officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Park Cemetery in Ponca City.

Casketbearers will be Bill Branson, Tim O’Connor, Gail Moore, Jim Hiatt, Gary Cobb and Don Bachman. Serving as honorary casketbearers will be Loren Valentine, Paul Michael, Earl Wayne Allen, Doyle Steffen, Jack Steffen, Kenneth Webster and Kevin Cochenour.

A memorial has been established in his honor with the Blackwell Church of Christ in c/o Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 120 W. Padon, Blackwell, Oklahoma 74631.