Alvin Logan

Alvin D. Logan was born August 2, 1951, in Montgomery, Alabama to Mrs. Gillie B. Lofton. After migrating to Akron, Ohio during his formative years, Alvin graduated from South High School. Upon graduation, he entered the Army and was honorably discharged in 1973.

When he returned home from the Army, he married and to this union a beautiful baby girl, Brantress, was born. She was a joy and light to his life. Later, Alvin re-married to the love of his life, Ernestine, on July 6, 2016.

During this time, he worked as a car mechanic and brick layer until he retired. However, even in his retirement, he took on odd jobs, like yardwork, to keep busy. Alvin loved the outdoors and was known to help anyone in need.

Alvin, affectionately called “Smoke” by friends, was a caring man with a quiet demeanor. However, when he spoke, his words were meaningful and to the point. He loved listening to jazz and the blues; his favorite artists being Johnny Taylor, Charlie Wilson, and B.B. King.

Although Alvin did not attend church on a regular basis, his profession was that he loved God.

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, Alvin departed from this earthly life at his home in Akron.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gillie Lofton; brothers, Reverend Lorenzo Belton and Larry Belton Sr.; sister, Dianne Belton; grandmother, Segola Logan; and nephews, Jade Lofton and Bouchard Kendall.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Ernestine Williams-Logan; daughter, Brantress Logan; grandchildren, Bryanna (Madison) Logan Vinson and Alexis Logan; great grandchildren, Alexander Vinson, Isabella Vinson, Braxton Vinson, and Noah Vinson; brothers, Leo (Karryll) Belton, Errol Lofton, Eric Lofton, Ronald Belton (Patricia Thomas), and Gary (Danita) Oliver; sisters, Saubra Lofton, Ramona Frye, Norma Jean Oliver, and Tawanna Moore; special nieces, Racine Williams and La’Von Williams; great niece, Mahari Coleman; special cousin, Sharon Walker; uncle, Booker T. (Reacio) Logan; mother of his daughter, Linda Owens; special friends, Tim Hodges (Brena Long), Cleve Hodges (Rhonda Hendricks), and John (Beverly) Ernest; as well as a host of many more family and friends.