Logan Boyd

Vincennes Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Logan B. Boyd D.D.S. died at home on Friday April 1, 2011 at 12:40 a.m. Born April 16, 1935 in West Baden Springs, IN was the son of the late Jane Ballard Abel and Leo Boyd and the Stepson of Paul F. Abel.Boyd was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and the recipient of many commendations and campaign ribbons. He was a graduate of West Baden High School, Indiana University, Indiana University School of Denistry, Boston University School of Medicine and received his surgery training in the Hospitals of both Boston and Harvard University with an Anesthesiology residency served in Marion County General Hospital, now known as Wishard Memorial.He began Surgery practice in Vincennes on August 30, 1969 and retired from private practice in 2007. He was past President of the Medical Staff, Department Chair of Surgery and Chairman of the Dental Division of Good Samaritan Hospital.His memberships include American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology, and American Dental Association.Logan Boyd was a member of Knights of Columbus, Elks Lodge 291, American Legion, National Rifle Association, a life member of the Second Amendment Foundation, Vincennes Gun Club, a charter member of Quail Unlimited, Indiana Historical Society and American Civil War Foundation, National Wildflower Association and the Audubon Society.His interests include educational philanthropy and farming and gardening. He also was an avid fisherman.He is survived by his long time companion, Janine M. Curry, step-son, Jason Curry, step-daughter, Medea Peabody and her husband, Rob and grandson, Liam Peabody.Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2011 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 524 Broadway with the Rev. George Ford officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 4-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. In Lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Foundation and Hospice. On line condolences may be sent at www.goodwinfamilyfh.com.