Obituary

Brian “logan” graham, 23, of elkview, passed away saturday, february 21, 2015 at camc memorial hospital, charleston.
Logan was a cook for hooter’s restaurant, charleston.
He attended mount calvary baptist church, charleston.
Logan went to riverside high school. He loved to cook and draw art.

Logan also enjoyed diving, paintballing and was an outstanding guitarist.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, webster and erma stump and paternal grandmother, carol graham.

He is survived by his parents, shannon (jeff) skiles of pinch and brian (cheryl) graham of glasgow; brother, stephen “stump” shaffer of chattanooga, tn; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral service will be 7 p.M. Tuesday, february 24, 2015 at barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston with pastor dr. Jesse waggoner officiating. Friends may call 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers “ the family suggests donations may be made in memory of logan to: charleston treatment center, 2157 greenbrier street, charleston, wv 25311-9623.

Condolences may be sent to the family using the “send condolences” button above.

Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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5 responses to Brian "Logan" Graham

Brad "Hunter" Guyette says:

December 18, 2021

I have been Steve’s (Stephen Stump Shaffer) roommate for the last five years and close to Logan’s mother Shannon Skiles. I lost not only my very best friend, my mom to brain cancer, within months of losing her I lost the rest of my family, not to mention my home from Hurricane Mathew which is how I met the family, renting the home in Florida to Steve and once lost moved to West Virginia. Shannon and I speak to each other about both my mother and her never forgotten, locked in her heart son Logan. It sometimes feel we are the only two on the earth that has lost such a loss and wish that was in fact true, because I would not wish this upon anyone. HOWEVER… I came across someone the other day that seemed they hated the world and all of us in it. He was so rude and miserable, but he is probably hurting and lonely, himself and perhaps isnt too fond of himself either, but I dove down the Rabbit Hole in deep thought and suddenly realized something, or perhaps felt something in a new light and this is what I suddenly realized… I am now so very grateful to mourn the loss of my mother, to have it still hurt so much to this day, because the very fact that it has hurt so much obviously means that she was everything to me, she was my world and I am now so grateful that it in fact does hurt so much, still to this day and now see it as a small price to pay for the time she was here with me, being the best mother and more father than my real father could ever hope to be (Not that he would) and later in life was my very best friend. My friends adored her. Animals whispered things to her and her to them. She stood up for the underdog and then lifted them to show they certainly were no such thing and over the years of telling stories about her to Shannon, she reciprocated in like, as if it was our own language and knew what each emotion felt like from experience when conversing back and forth, so It is true, I never got to meet him, but since moving to West Virginia under the circumstances, I always felt that my mom was watching over me and at first, unconsciously, but soon realized I found myself always “Feeling” her near me, but with a new found friend. And so at times I speak out to my mom, there was always times I felt Logan was with her and even found myself apologizing to Logan if Steve ( his brother and my roommate at the time) and I perhaps had some “Debates” or arguments, as I always felt both of them there., which often caused me to look at my part with humility which I hope was reveled to me by the two of them. So It took the encounter with that lonely angry man to realize how much I should charrish this loss, ,simply because I was lucky enough to have her for the time I did and I know for a fact Shannon would agree with me and if I know Shannon, she probably figured this out long before I did . Though no one could ever take her place, I felt a maternal connection to Shannon early on despite being of the same age and welcomed her to fill some of that void left behind, but mothers have super powers and are a gift from God and only a mother could fill the void left from another with grace and humility, instead of comparison and competition as it often is with men, but even if I was as close to perfect that one can be on this earth, which is certainly a far cry, VERY FAR, cry how I see myself, but if it was the case, the thought that I could ever fill ANY role that Logan filled is simply fantastical and not in the realm of my assumption, but I hope that proves the proverbial sayings that makes mothers so special and why the relationship between a mother and a son is within the very fabric of our being and the next gift a mother gives to us after the gift of life itself. And I would like to add, wherever life takes me next, whether it is in West Virginia close to Logan’s family or across the miles,…. I’m happy to share my mother with Logan, if in fact we have such riches awaiting us, and to Logan, I know he is his mothers protector, but regardless of Hair Do’s and Hair Don’ts, Turkey-Gates as well as haunted gates, I will always ultimately be protective of her as I was over my own.
To Brian, just from what I have heard, you seemed to have had a child-like friendship with Logan, something many boys reach for when growing up when their DAD can balance that with being a FATHER and I need not look beyond my own, who had such hate and resentment towards me from the day I was born or any reality show or local Family Court to realize how lucky you both were to have had what you had in each other. Your continued support and love you extend to Steve is admirable in itself, so as much as it hurts, I hope you realize how lucky you both were to have each other.
God Bless you Logan.

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King Family says:

August 10, 2021

Location: Ohio

I Did Not Know Brian But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death So I Wanted To Say I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort At Times Like This Is The One Found At Revelation 21:4 That Says, “And He Will Wipe Out Every Tear From Their Eyes, And Death Will Be No More, Neither Will Mourning Nor Outcry Nor Pain Be Anymore. The Former Things Have Passed Away.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Anymore. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time.

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Carolyn Malashevich Alley says:

August 10, 2021

Relationship: Co-Worker/Friend
Location: Chesapeake Ohio

My Heart Is Breaking For Your Loss. There Are No Words That Can Be Said That Can Take Away The Pain. Time Will Make Life Easier But There Will Always Be An Empty Space It Seems . We Learn To Deal With It And Our Lives Move On But Will Never Be The Same. Inside That Empty Space We Fill It Full Of Beautiful Fun And Happy Memories. I Am Sure God Said To Logan Welcome Beautiful. Heaven Has Received A Beautiful Angel.

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Brian ' Logan' Graham says:

August 10, 2021

Relationship: Friends Of Family
Location: Elkview West Virginia

Shannon, Stephen & Jeff, Our Thoughts & Prayers Are With You. Paul, Beverly,Chuck,Terri & Little Chuck Lucas

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Dreama Jackson says:

August 10, 2021

Relationship: Friend Of Cheryl & Brian
Location: Ironton Ohio

You Guys Are In My Thoughts And Prayers During This Difficult Time. I Love You Both Very Much!

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