Mr. Charles R. Logan, 83, of Front Royal, Virginia, died peacefully, Tuesday morning, July 28, 2015.
Charlie was born in 1932 in Washington, DC, the son of the late Charles Logan, Sr. and Lillian Logan. Charlie was a graduate of Western High School Class of 1951. He was a veteran having served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. At the age of 23, Charlie was hired by Allegheny/US Airways as a first officer flying the DC3. Charlie had an amazing 37 year career and retired in 1992 as a Captain with his last flight from Charlotte to London in the Boeing 767. Charlie was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to so many. He will be forever remembered for his love of art, our Washington Nationals, golf, history and Charlie never drove by an airshow or airplane museum without stopping. He enjoyed painting with many local artists. Charlie was also a member of the Blue Ridge Arts Council (BRAC).
Charlie married Barbara Olsen on June 18, 1960, in Fairview Park, Ohio. In addition to his wife of 55 years he is survived by his daughter Nancy Logan of Centreville, Virginia and son Christopher Logan, and his wife Donna of Davidson, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Justin, Matthew and Carly; one great grandchild, Penelope and a sister Sarah Good of Locust Grove, Virginia as well as many extended family members and many close friends.
Mr. Logan is preceded, in death by three sisters, Dorthea Carper, Mildred Stombock and Frances Morgan.
The family will receive friends on Friday, from 6:00-8:00 PM, at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, Winchester, VA.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00am at Omps Funeral Home, South Chapel, 1260 Front Royal Pike, Winchester, VA 22602. Funeral Celebrant Timothy L. Grum will be officiating, with a reception to follow. A graveside service will be held at 3:30 pm at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church Cemetery in McLean, VA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to American Lung Association 9702 Gayton Road, Suite 110, Richmond, VA 23238 or the Wounded Warrior Project, 900 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219.