Joseph Anthony Logsdon, Sr., 91, of Westminster, MD, died peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2017 at Carroll Hospice Dove House in Westminster.  Born June 21, 1925 in Louisville, KY, he was the son of the late Louis and Marie (Neuerman) Logsdon.  He was the devoted husband of Edna (Irmscher) Logsdon, to whom he was married for 66 years.

            Joe was a Supervisor in the Claims Department of the Social Security Administration in Baltimore for 20 years.  He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II.  He loved the church and was a member of St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church in Manchester.  He enjoyed camping, gardening, taking pictures, spending time with his family, and talking about his experiences in the service.  

            Surviving in addition to his wife, are children, Joseph Logsdon, Jr. and wife Leslie of Timonium, Ronald Logsdon and wife Theresa of Ellicott City, David Logsdon and wife Debbie of Las Vegas, NV, Tina Fowler and husband Larry of Shelbyville, KY, and Timothy Logsdon and wife Donna of Westminster; daughter-in-law, Patti Logsdon of Reisterstown; daughter-in-law, Evelyn of New Windsor; a sister, 2 brothers, and family members in Louisville, KY; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  He was predeceased by sons, Michael and Bruce Logsdon, infant daughter, Donna Marie Logsdon, and grandson, Eric Logsdon.

            A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church, 2930 Hanover Pike, Manchester, MD, 21102, with the Rev. Charles F. Krieg, C.M. as celebrant.  Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Finksburg.  The family will receive friends 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, April 3, at MYERS-DURBORAW FUNERAL HOME, 91 Willis St., Westminster, MD.          

            In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Bartholomew Roman Catholic Church at the above address.  

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