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Robert Slocumb Obituary
May 22, 1930 - July 25, 2023
Vidalia, Georgia - Robert Stephens Slocumb, age 93, passed away Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 at Community Hospice in Vidalia, Georgia. A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 28, 2023 at Park Memorial United Methodist Church, 5290 Arkwright Road, Macon, GA 31210. Burial will be private for family only in Riverside Cemetery. Rev. Loran Smith will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service.
He graduated from Lanier High School in 1948 and served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952, during the Korean War. He first served as a flight simulator instructor for pilot trainees at Randolph Field in Texas. Later he served as radar operator in a B-25 group based at Mather Field in California.
Upon completion of his military service, he graduated from Mercer Law School in 1963 and practiced in Macon until he retired in 2002.
He was a member of Park Memorial United Methodist Church where he served on various committees and as treasurer for a number of years.
Survivors include his wife, Harlene Slocumb of Vidalia; son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Betsy Slocumb of Macon; daughter, Molly Sims of Pooler; granddaughters; Katy Slocumb Burton and husband, Will of Macon, Alex Slocumb Minor and husband, Robert of Macon; grandson, Daniel Sims of Savannah; and great-grandchildren; Ellie Burton, William Burton and Mary Collins Minor.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Park Memorial UMC or your favorite charity.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.snowsmacon.com for the Slocumb family.
Snow's Memorial Chapel, Bass Road, has charge of arrangements.
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Steven Harrell
August 1, 2023
Bob was a great attorney and he was a fantastic mediator. He had an uncanny ability to get to the heart of any legal problem. He was an extremely effective trial attorney. He was a mentor to me during my legal career, and he was a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
jan davis
July 29, 2023
Harlene and family, I am so sad to hear this news . Bob was such a wonderful gentleman...... Prayers of comfort I'm sending to you..... Love you much...(jan)
Catherine and Tyler Wood
July 27, 2023
Dear Steve and Slocumb Family, we´re so sorry about your Dad´s passing. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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