David Jackson Logan

David Jackson Logan, 88, of Hickory passed away September 24, 2017 at Catawba Valley Living in Claremont. Born September 23, 1929 in Alexander County, NC, he was the son of the late David Jessie Logan and Gertie Isenhour Logan of Taylorsville, NC. David served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He was a founding and active member of Lakeview Baptist Church for over 55 years, serving as a deacon and in many other capacities. David took over his father's business of Logan Ornamental Iron Works in Taylorsville and never truly retired. He valued friendship and service to others over business. David loved motorcycles, car racing, hunting, fishing and wildlife. He loved fruit more than anyone, delivering it seasonally to family and friends for decades, from the orchards of friends. David also loved music, from classical, opera, to jazz.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Ethel Jolley Logan; sister, Ruth Crawley; brother-in-law, Ray Jolley, and sisters-in-law, Estelle Echerd, Cecil Crouch, and Ellen Elder.

David is survived by his sons, Gordon Logan and Mark Logan and wife, Maria; daughter, Krista Schuck and husband, Timothy; grandchildren, Matthew Logan and wife, Chastity, Grant and Jackson Logan, Logan and Joshua Schuck; sister-in-law, Helga Jolley; four nieces and seven nephews and their families.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at Lakeview Baptist Church with Pastors Jerry Hurley and Troy Grant officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with military rites.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. in the church foyer prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Lakeview Baptist Church, 4080 N. Center St., Hickory, NC 28601.

Pallbearers to honor Mr. Logan will be his grandsons.

Condolences may be sent to the Logan family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.