LOGSTON, Willis E. “Bud”, 86, of McMechen, W.Va., died Thursday, May 26, 2016 at the Shadyside Care Center.
He was born August 22, 1929, in McMechen, a son of the late Thomas and Bernice (Marple) Logston. He worked for many years as a welder for Allied Chemical and Olin Chemical. He was a member of the IOLA Club in Wheeling, the Kain Club in Wheeling, the PAP Club, and the Bridgeport Eagles. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Pauline C. (Pylypchuk) Logston, one brother, George Logston, one sister, Bessie Martin, and brother-in-law, Paul Pylypchuk.
He is survived by one son, Barry Logston of McMechen; two daughters, Mary Beth (Mark) Davis of McMechen, and Suzanne (Bob) Ruckman of McMechen; one brother, Dooley (Diane) Logston of Memphis, Tenn.; Sister-in-law, Irene Yochum; six grandchildren, Bill (T.J.) Kerns, Aric Beihl, Tiffany Beihl, Tyler Beihl, Ethan Davis, and Ryan Davis; two great grandchildren, Jake Beyser, and Chase Kerns; very special friend Patty Pylypchuk; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 9 am until time of service at 2 pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Benwood-McMechen Chapel, 214 Marshall Street, McMechen, with Rev. Mitch Johnston officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com
Barry I’n so sorry for your Loss of your Dad. Jack and I really like him. Was a very nice man. ❤️
To the Logston family so sorry to hear abouy Bud’s passing, i did’nt get to know Bud that long but i think he was a very nice man to know, we were members of the Iola Club, witch is were i met Bud, he will surely be missed — GREAT MAN — MAY HE RIP.
I just found out today about Bud passing. Please accept my condolences. Bud was always one of my favorites. Sorry I couldn’t get to the funeral home.
There is no greater love than God’s love. Now “Bud” is experiencing that love. My condolences to family members; Barry, Susie, Mary Beth and others. A death in the family is hard to learn to live with. In my own experience, you just have to put one foot in front of the other and keep on walking forward. Prayers to the whole family and dear friends. God Bless!
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Willis Elwood “Bud” Logston, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of…..
US Army Veteran, Willis Elwood “Bud” Logston, “A True American Hero” God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †