Photo courtesy of Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Feb 28, 1947 – Apr 1, 2019
John P. Sloan, Sr., age 72 of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, died Monday, April 1, 2019 following a lengthy illness. He was a native of Springfield, Tennessee and was a son of the late Maxie and Ann Sloan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Porter and Callie Corbin.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Sloan; son, Jay Sloan of Murfreesboro; step son, Jeremy Ray of Seabrook, TX; a grandson, Corbin Sloan; siblings, Maxie Sloan and wife Fran of South Carolina, Joyce Clark and husband Jimmy of Cedar Hill, Brenda Horne and husband Frank of Mt. Juliet, Linda Miller and husband Brian of Watertown, and Gary Sloan and wife Michelle of Arrington; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Mr. Sloan was a United States Army Veteran and a member of Blackman United Methodist Church.
Visitation with the Sloan family will be 3:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Woodfin Memorial Chapel. A funeral service with military honors will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Woodfin Memorial Chapel with Rev. David Stockton officiating. Burial will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Nashville.
The family requests memorials be made in memory of Mr. Sloan to the The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 98018, Washington DC 20090-8018. An online guestbook is available for the Sloan family at www.woodfinchapel.com.
Read More
Thinking of you, Karen, and John tonight as I reflect on John's quiet smile, his kind heart and spirit. Remembering his strength as he fought so hard for so long. He certainly was a fighter! I miss his jokes and his laugh. My heart is always with you, Karen. I 'll always love and remember him. - Belinda
Belinda Mudd
October 04, 2023 | Louisville, KY | Family
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. What a very sweet man he was. I always enjoyed his visits in the lunch line when he would come to visit his grandson. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Miss Linda
May 23, 2019
So sorry about Johnnys passing Im in Texas at my daughters cannot attend. May God give you peace knowing theres no more pain.
Jean Anthony Lawrence
April 07, 2019 | Adams, TN | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Belinda Greer
April 06, 2019 | Nashville, TN | Friend
John was such a positive person throughout his battle. He was a great friend to my dad and we enjoyed his visits. Prayers for Karen and the rest of the family, may God bring you peace and comfort in this time.
Aaron and Cassey Caswell
April 05, 2019 | Campbell Hill, IL | Friend
WAYNE and VEL ROLLINS
April 05, 2019 | Murteesboro, TN | Friend
We will always remember John as a Godly man who fought the good fight and finished strong. His life and faith
will continue to bless our church.
Dan and Margo Ford
April 04, 2019 | Murfreesboro, TN
I was a classmate with Johnnie at Jo Byrns High School. I treasure is friendship during those years. He was the sweetest and kindest guy in the class. My prayers and sincere thoughts to his family.
I regret that I will be unable to attend his service.
May you rest In Peace
Patsy
Patsy Anthony Morris
April 04, 2019 | Adams, TN | Classmate
Sorry for your loss. I know he has fought a long hard battle. We are praying for Brenda and Frank, and all of your family.
Alan and Sue Durham
April 04, 2019 | Portland, TN | Friend