Richmond, Virginia
Feb 23, 1960 – Mar 24, 2013 (Age 53)
David Allen Slough, 53, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Bobby" M. Slough III; grandparents, Bob and Evelyn Slough and Virginia Fay Hiller. Surrounded by his loving family and friends, he leaves behind his mother, Joanne Slough; sister, Kim Matheny and husband Mike; brother, Richard "Ricky" Slough and his wife Devon; nieces, Ashley and Nicole Matheny and McKenna Slough; nephews, Cory Matheny and Madison Slough; a host of other loving family and friends. David, formerly of Richmond, VA and Reno, NV, relocated to the Outer Banks. Beginning as a volunteer with Henrico Rescue Squad at age 17, he worked in all 3 cities as a paramedic. He was a member of the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM on Wednesday, March 27 at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave. Richmond, VA 23231, where a celebration of his life will be held at 1PM on Thursday, March 28. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, 2901 W Hundred Rd. Chester, VA 23831. His wishes were that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the North Carolina Association of Rescue & EMS, 200H Genoa Crossing Goldsboro, NC 27530.
David was a kind man, he cared about his patients, David was a great supervisor, we would always go to an early breakfast at the Alamo, coffee in hand and great conversations, I will always remember David, he had an impact on every life he touched.
Ken Whittaker
April 01, 2013 | Reno, NV | Friend And Coworker
I always enjoyed working with David. A calm, sweet soul that was a pleasure to be near. Condolences to family. David lives on for me in many fun memories of the good old days of EMS. Rest in peace
Amy Stasny
March 27, 2013 | Jacksonville, FL | Coworker/friend
My thoughts and prayers are with David's Family. I had the pleasure meeting David in 1991 when I started in EMS. David was a kind and gentle person and great friend. Many memories were made over the years. David will be missed.
Christopher Rockefeller
March 27, 2013 | Richmond, VA | Firend - Co Worker
My condolences and prayers to David's family and friends. He was a great medic and an even better friend. I will always remember his kind and gentle nature.
Lorie Lipak
March 26, 2013 | Friend And Colleague
The world is a lesser place for the loss of David. He always had a smile and a kind word to brighten my day. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this tough time.
Denise Pearce
March 27, 2013 | Manteo, NC | Friend / Co-worker
My condolences and thoughts go to Dave's family. Many fond memories at Henrico, Richmond and of course the river. Dave was a good man and will be missed.
Rich Pertgen
March 27, 2013 | Richmond, DC | Friend And Co-worker
David was a delight to work with. He was a good leader and supervisor. I never heard him raise his voice.
Roderick Smithson
March 27, 2013 | Buckingham, VA | Co Worker At Richmond Ambulance
