Buddy Charles Logsdon

Buddy Charles Logsdon, 87, of Big Spring, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at his residence.  The family will receive friends Friday, April 16, 2021 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home. Graveside service will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Trinity Memorial Park.  Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church.

Buddy was born January 15, 1934 in Pettit, Texas to Alton and Earlene Logsdon.  Buddy graduated from Levelland High School.  He attended Texas Technological College majoring in Agricultural Education. He received his Bachelor of Science and Master’s degree.

Buddy was a County Agent for thirty three years, serving in Moore County, Mitchell County, Lamb County and Hall County.  Buddy loved being a County Extension Agent, working with 4-Hr’s, farmers and ranchers.  One of his favorite accomplishments was several of his 4-Hr’s winning the grand champion steer at the El Paso Stock Show 6 out of ten years.  In 1974, Buddy was awarded the Certificate of Distinguished Service for Long and Efficient Service to the Agriculture Industry by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents. He has great friends that he remembered from his work as a county agent.

When he retired in 1990, he began teaching Agriculture at Lakeview High School, which he pursued for eight years. In 1991, he was elected Hall County Commissioner where he served for 20 years.  His greatest joy was giving back to others. Buddy was president of the Caprock Cruisers motor home club of FMCA and a member of Chaparral Sam’s RV group.  Buddy and Beverly enjoyed RVing and making wonderful friends in both groups.  They loved cruising after retiring from motor homing.

He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Big Spring and a member of the Epworth Sunday School class.  He was lay delegate to the Northwest Texas Conference for 25 years.  He raised sheep and goats as a hobby.  He loved going to the goat and sheep sale in San Angelo. One of his greatest joys was his coffee group.  After leaving Memphis, he teamed up with a wonderful group of men at Taco Villa in Big Spring.

Buddy is survived by his wife, Beverly Alexander Logsdon, three sons: Rodney Charles and wife, Norma, of San Antonio, Randal Cory (Linda) of Lubbock and Robert Lance and wife, Lynn, of Afton.  Stepsons: Greg Thomas and wife, Deciree, of Crowley, Brian Thomas and wife, Amy, of Alexandria, VA., stepdaughter, Jody Cabler and husband, Jeremy of Spur. Grandchildren: Dr. LeighAnna Logsdon Stubbs and husband, Dr. Andrew Stubbs of Houston, Tannin Logsdon and wife Beth of Lubbock, Keily Logsdon, Rowdy Logsdon and Kasy Logsdon of Afton, and Griffin Olive and wife Darla; step-grandchildren, Stratton Thomas, Duke University, Isabella Thomas of Liberty University, Allie Ross, Jack and John Thomas of Alexandria, Virginia, Jacy (Jayton) Baca of Vega and Jett Cabler of Crosbyton and eight greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Jane Higdon and husband, Charles of Clovis, New Mexico and the mother of his children, Shirley Wheeless Logsdon.

Honorary pallbearers will be The Taco Villa coffee group, Ben Rubio, Dale Taylor, Kirby Brown, Bert Hilger and DeLoyd Hoosier.

Memorials suggested to the First United Methodist Church, 401 Scurry, Big Spring, Texas 79720 Children’s Ministry or Music Ministry or the Methodist Home. Special thanks and love go to William Welch for his care for Buddy, to Dr. Rudy Haddad and Dr. Ryan Williams for their dedicated care to Buddy and Amy, Mayra, Robbie, Brandy and Danielle from Interim Hospice.

Arrangements are by Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home and Crematory.  Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com