Tom Sloan

Tom Sloan, age 89, of Farmington, passed away November 21, 2020, at Camelot Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.  He was born on April 16, 1931, in Thayer to the late James I. and Pearl (Braden) Sloan.  In addition to his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his loving wife, Jessie Mae (Douglas) Sloan; brothers, Lester Sloan and James “Jim” Sloan.

Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a barber in Farmington for over 41 years and was a leather craftsman. Tom was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, OES #430 in Farmington, St. Francois Lodge #234 in Libertyville, a Lifetime member of American Legion Post #416 and V.F.W. Post #5896, Moolah Shrine and the ECMO Shrine Club.  Tom was an avid horseman and loved going dancing. 

He is survived by his beloved children, Cami Sloan and Scott (Robyn) Sloan; grandchildren, Shane Ferguson, Uriah (Amber) Sloan, Jera (Mike) Sloan; seven great-grandchildren; siblings, Chester (Ann) Sloan, Russell (Peggy) Sloan, Garry (Vivian) Sloan, Alice (Thom) Sloan; along with several nieces and nephews.

Memorial visitation will be Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Memorial United Methodist Church in Farmington from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM with a Celebration of Life Service starting at 2:00 PM. with Rev. Ron Beaton to officiate.  Family asks that memorials may be directed to the Shriners Hospital for Children or Memorial United Methodist Church. Envelopes will be provided at the church.   Face masks are required at the church.  Arrangements under the direction of C. Z. Boyer & Son Funeral Home- Taylor Chapel.  Please view obituary and share condolences online at www.www.czboyer.com