(From Ozark Memorial Park Crematory)
Tony Michael Logan, Jr., known affectionately as “Redcloud,” passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Webb City, Missouri, on January 25, 2026, from natural causes. He was born on May 13, 1963, at McCune-Brooks Hospital in Carthage, Missouri, to Tony Michael Logan and Linda Joyce Craig Logan.
Redcloud earned his nickname shortly after birth at Jewell’s Tavern, a family business owned by his great-grandmother, when a Native American man who frequented the establishment quietly looked at his newborn red skin and cloudy sky and named him “Redcloud.” The name stayed with him throughout his life, sometimes shortened to Cloud, by his family and those close to him.His early life was shaped by profound loss with the passing of his mother from birth-related complications while he was still an infant. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Texas with his father, where he spent much of his childhood in Corpus Christi and other towns across the state. During that time, he helped care for his younger brothers, a responsibility he carried with pride. Eventually, he returned to the Carthage area, where he attended St. Ann’s Catholic School and served as an altar boy. His Catholic faith remained central to his life, and his rosary was rarely far from reach.
Redcloud attended Carthage Senior High School and formed friendships that lasted a lifetime. Known for his easygoing nature and positive outlook, he had a rare ability to make others feel at ease. He always believed that things would, in his words, “honest, goodness, really truly” work out just fine. Those closest to him described him as a free spirit who found joy in simple moments and lived life at his own pace.
He had a deep love for aviation and flying, taking several flying lessons over the course of his life. He enjoyed looking at the night sky through his telescope, spoke fondly of fishing and his time living near the ocean, and was most comfortable barefoot or wearing flip-flops. He worked intermittently in construction, painting, and custom cabinetry, and was known for his creativity and resilience.
Throughout his life, Redcloud survived experiences that many believed would have taken him, including a severe car accident and numerous health challenges later in life. His family often joked that he had nine lives, a testament to both his endurance and his quiet strength.
Redcloud is survived by his siblings: Dan Logan and husband Mark Sprick, Shane Logan and wife Judy Logan, Jim Logan and wife Dawn Logan, Amberlee Miller and her husband Stephen Miller, and Juanita Logan; his aunt Becky Logan Massey; uncle Sam Logan and wife Sharon; several nieces and nephews; and many close friends who became family.
Arrangements are under the personal care of Ozark Memorial Park Crematory of Joplin, Mo.
