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Samuel Sloan Obituary
Mac was born on June 8, 1933, in Ferrum, Virginia, the son of the late Millard and Berta Sloan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Barbara Wilkerson Sloan; five brothers, Burford, Birchel, Virgil, Millard and Alfred Sloan; and by a sister, Verta Perdue.
He is survived by two sons, Robert Dale Sloan and David Coy Sloan and his wife, Kim; and three granddaughters, Chessie, MacKenzie and Langley, whom he loved dearly. Mac is also survived by his sisters, Delphia (Dale) Carroll, Nell Meade and Jessie Brown; a brother, Berkley "Buck" Sloan; and by his beloved friend, Addie Smith, and her children, Sharon, Karen, Eddie and Debbie and by Lauren and Amymah (Mi Mi). Also left to cherish his memory are his longtime traveling companions, Dolly and Richard Garrison and Sonny and Ginny Payne.
Mac was a 30 year retired veteran of the Charlottesville Police Department and founder of Sloans Restaurant in 1983. He was a proud graduate of The Miller School and a longtime member of Elk's Lodge No. 389 and the Fraternal Order of Police. He was a founding member and coach of area Little League football, a member of Cherry Avenue Christian Church and a passionate fan of UVA football and the Washington Redskins. Mac will always be remembered for his ability to create laughter wherever he went and for his large, caring heart. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
The family will welcome friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Sunday, December 9, 2007, at Teague Funeral Home, 2260 Ivy Road, Charlottesville.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 10, 2007, at First Baptist Church, 735 Park Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Charlottesville Albemarle Rescue Squad, PO Box 160, Charlottesville, VA 22902, The Fraternal Order of Police, 974 Michie Tavern Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902 or the Kids Lift Foundation (Toy Lift), Post Office Box 6762, Charlottesville, VA 22906.
Friends may sign the guest register at teaguefuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Samuel Sloan
Chad and Chrissi Chalfont
December 18, 2007
David and Dale,
I was so sad to hear about your Dad. He was a great man that I always enjoyed working with through JW Sieg. Please know that an entire community mourns his loss...Charlottesville will not be the same without him.
erik (polfelt) gustafson
December 18, 2007
I'm really sorry for your loss. Riding to practice at Scott stadium one day in Dale's car I remember getting "pulled over" by a police car only to hear a friendly voice and see a father pat his son on the back. Could this have been him?
Bobby, Mary & the girls Call
December 18, 2007
Dale, David,
I was very shocked to hear the news of your dad's tragic accident and death. He was a great man and I know you guys were proud of him and thankful to have had so many good years with him. Our prayers are with you.
Richard Lage, Jr.
December 17, 2007
David and Dale,
Was truly sorry to hear of your loss and want you to know my thoughts and prayers are with you both and your family at this tragic time. I remember long ago you both reached out to me when my father passed and helped me. I can only hope this helps you in some small way. Remember the good times often, it helps the pain fade eventually.
CEADRIC WASHINGTON
December 17, 2007
David, Dale and The Sloan Family, I express my deepest condolences. I have very fond and benevolent memories of you and Mr. (MAC) Sloan. I grieve the loss with you. I rejoice in his homegoing with you. I know he is in a better place. Tho we will miss him here, I pray and believe that in time, we will join him there. I keep you in my prayers. I send love to you and family. Be at Peace, my Brothers!
Cheryl (Jones) Nash
December 16, 2007
Dale,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
I was shocked and very sorry to hear about your loss. I, too, have lost both parents and know how hard it is to keep going. Let your memories keep you afloat.
Cheryl (CHS 1976)
Fred Diehl
December 15, 2007
David and Dale and all of Sloane family- I just returned to town and learned of the tragic death of Mac. I learned to know him countless years ago and have seldom met a man who had so many friends, mainly because he was so full of life himself. He was a good listener at times but told a good story too. We will all miss him and you will especially, but know that he lives on in spirit. He lived his life fully and that is a great blessing.
Fred Diehl
Joe Bock
December 14, 2007
David, Dale and the Sloan Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time of unexpected loss. May God provide you with peace and the wonderful memories of such a great person/man and father. God Bless.
Sincerely,
Carrie and Jay Eisenberg
December 13, 2007
David and Dale,
We are so sorry for your tragic loss. Mr. Sloan was a good man, one I've looked up to for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time of grieving.
Joe Downing
December 13, 2007
Mac was a great classmate and team mate at Miller School. It was always a joy to meet with him at Sloans when I was in Charlottesville.
Brownie Polly
December 13, 2007
Dear David and Dale,
I was saddened to hear the news of Mac's passing and have very fond memories of him and all of us at the "original" Sloan's in the north wing at Barracks Road. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Todd Williams
December 13, 2007
To Dale, David and The Sloan Family:
I am very sorry to learn of this tragic loss.
When the Sloans moved to Kenwood, his squad car served as the neighborhood's orginal "traffic calming" measure.
As a police officer or a host, he was always considered one of the good guys.
You were fortunate to have him so present in your lives.
Dan Hottowe
December 13, 2007
David and Dale,
Please accept my heart-felt sympathies during your time of loss. Anyone associated with you and football at some point spent time with your dad and appreciated who he was. He was a special man and will be missed by all of us.
Let's stay in touch!
Graham Patterson
December 13, 2007
Dear David and Dale,
I would like to express sympathy on behalf of my father and me on the sad occasion of your father's
death. Your dad was such a fine fellow with a bright smile and friendly word for all.
Most Sincerely,
G. Benton Patterson and Gra Patterson
Fred Miles
December 13, 2007
David & Dale,
My thoughts are with you... Mac enriched all of our lives. God bless him.
Andy Voss
December 13, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dirk katstra
December 13, 2007
Dave and Dale,
So sorry for your loss. I will have fond memories of your dad, especially from the days at Sloan's. You and your family are in our prayers.
Dirk Katstra
Dotti Slaughter Bradshaw
December 12, 2007
Dear David and Dale,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. The wonderful memories that we have of both your Dad and Mom will carry on for a life time. You and your family will be in our continued thoughts and prayers.
Ronnie and Dotti Bradshaw
Brian Harris
December 12, 2007
My deepest sympthanies to all the Sloan's. I have nothing but fond memories of Mac - All my prayers to the family of a good and decent man.
Lynn Rutherford-Snow
December 12, 2007
David, Dale, Addie and your families ~ Life without Mac is like a day without sunshine. He was so full of life and loved by all. We will truly miss him along with that smile, laugh, and those jokes he so loved to tell! May God be with each of you in the days ahead and may your many memories comfort you. God made a wonderful guy named "Mac" and shared him with us. Till we meet again. Love ~
Jimmy and Lynn Rutherford-Snow and daughter Ashley Elizabeth Durham
Lynn Rutherford-Snow
December 12, 2007
David, Dale, and Addie and your families ~ Mac truly loved the Elks and the Elks loved him back! He will be truly missed. May God be with you in the days ahead and may your many memories comfort you. Fondly ~
Lynn Rutherford-Snow
Exalted Ruler,Charlottesville Elks Lodge # 389
marie Bugg
December 11, 2007
David, Dale and Addie:
My family extends to you our deepest
sympathy. Mac will always be fondly
remembered by everyone that knew him
and he will surely be missed.
Sandra Sensabaugh
December 11, 2007
David and Dale,
I am so sorry about your Dad's accident and death. He was a very special man to so many in our community. Sadly, there aren't many "Mac Sloans" around Charlottesville anymore. You guys were truly blessed by great parents!
I pray that the "Peace that passes all understanding" will be with you.
Your Belmont baby-sitter,
Sandra Morris Sensabaugh
Dave Benoit
December 11, 2007
Dale & David,
I had the pleasure of being able to know your dad from the Elks, where we shared many laughs and a few "beverages". I can only hope that St. Peter enjoys playing liar's poker and listening to jokes!! We will miss him so much at the Elks Lodge.
Ted Harris
December 11, 2007
David and Dale: I was so sorry to learn about this. I remember when he hired Karen at Tiny Mac's and how well he treated her. He often came to the table when Teresa and I ate there. It was always a fun conversation with lots of laughter. I can still see him sitting at the bar at Tiny's with an "iced tea" in his hand.......He was a great guy.
Cookie Pittman Ferrier
December 11, 2007
Dale,
I was so sorry to hear about your Dad. I know you will miss him. Cherish those memories. I know lots of us have our favorite "Mac" memories. Mine usually involve sports, imagine that. I'll be thinking about you now and in the days to come.
Vivienne Spauls
December 11, 2007
Dear Sloan family,
Our deepest sympathy on such a sudden loss of a man so loved. My Husband played poker at the Elks Club with your dear Mac. I'm certain his Grandchildren will miss him along with everyone else.
One of our first dates over 20 years ago was at Sloan's Restaurant. We are keeping you all
in our prayers.
Sincerely,
The Spauls family
Angel Henry
December 11, 2007
David, Dale and Mrs. Smith,
I worked with Mac at the PD for many years, saw him everytime I went into Sloans and then Friday's never leaving Mrs. Smith's side. He always put a smile on my face. He will truly be missed. I'm sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Randy Dorrier and Barbara Rogers
December 11, 2007
Addie & Family, David, and Dale;
Our thoughts and prayers will always be with you. May "Mac" always bless your life with very special loving memories. He will be missed by many. We love you
David Senft
December 10, 2007
Dear Sloans,
So sorry to hear of your sudden loss.Your father's greatest gift to charlottesville was you two fine gentlemen. He lives on thru you. You all are in my prayers.
Jerry & Ginny Taylor
December 10, 2007
May the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you and give you peace.
Jon Goodman
December 10, 2007
To Addie and the Sloan Family:
Mac was a great man and left an indelible mark and plenty of laughs to those of us left behind. It's folks like Mac that make me proud to be from Charlottesville..Go Wahoos!
Jim and Bentley Grigg
December 10, 2007
David and Dale,
Jimmy and I have you and your families in our thoughts and prayers. Such a loss. Bentley and Jimmy
Kitt Fraser
December 10, 2007
Heaven will be a much brighter place for gaining the laughter of Mac....I hope you guys are doing well.
donna caton
December 10, 2007
David and Dale Sorry to hear about your dad. We lost our dad in late sept. It is very hard. Hang in there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Donna Tyler Caton
Rusty Hawkins
December 10, 2007
He lived a full life and will be missed.
Mike Harlow & Family
December 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Butch Dudley
December 10, 2007
David and Dale,
Our thoughts are with you both at this difficult time. We will truly miss seeing and talking to Mac as he was a wonderful man. Stay strong for he is on his way to a better place.
Butch and Gloria
Mike and Janie Estes
December 10, 2007
David, Dale, and Addie,
Mike and I were so saddened to hear about Mac. Charlottesville won't be the same without him. You could never see him that he didn't have a joke to share. Seeing his joy in telling the joke was better than the jokes. :)
Our thoughts and prayers have been with you since we heard the news.
Mike and Janie Estes
2131 Paynes Mill Rd
Troy, VA 22974
Jackie Marino
December 10, 2007
David and Dale, you and your family will be in my prayers. May God bless you. Jackie (Rose) Marino
Katherine (Kittty) Fisher
December 10, 2007
May God be with you and your family . Mac was a wonderful man
Kim Baber
December 10, 2007
Dale and David, I was so sorry to hear about Mac's death. What a shock. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Mac was always so very nice to my Mom (Carolyn Strickler). My thought and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Kim Baber Crozet Va.
Lynne Gilbert and Joey Morris
December 10, 2007
Dale & David, So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad, but take comfort in knowing he is in a better place. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Richard & Chris Marshall
December 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Allan Snake Polson
December 10, 2007
Dave, Dale and the rest of family,
Got to know Mac well over the past few years and while playing cards with him wasn't always easy it was a pleasure to have become what can be called a good friendship. I feel for you. Lost my Dad years ago but believe me YOU NEVER FORGET.
Fil Bondurant
December 10, 2007
Dear David & Dale,
Sandra & I are thinking of you during this difficult time. Mac was a kind & caring man who especially love children. He was always good to me and I have so many fond memories. I hope you know how much you are loved and how much your loss is felt by all. May God's promise of everlasting life give you comfort & peace.
E.R.-VIVIAN CRITZER DEANE
December 10, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Ken and Becky Agee
December 10, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the famly. He will be greatly missed. We lost both of my parents this year also and just have to remember the good times. I know my dad used to talk about seeing him at the Elks all of the time. He was a great and loving man.
Donna Goings
December 10, 2007
David and Dale,
Your Dad and Mom were both important to all the Goings girls.
Donna, Amy and Kristie
Doris (McDaniel) Wharton
December 10, 2007
May god be with you and your family. I remember Mac when we ate at Sloans coming over to talk and making you laugh God be with you David and Dale and your family
Robert @ Ann McDaniel
December 10, 2007
My thought and prayer are with you. When we saw Mac he always made you laugh God be with you and your family
Gayle Morris
December 10, 2007
David and Dale,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Always,
Gayle Morris
KARI SILLETT
December 10, 2007
DALE AND DAVID, YOUR DAD WILL BE GREATLY MISSED...NO ONE COULD TELL A JOKE LIKE MAC. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
KARI AND TOMMY SILLETT
Brad Lushbaugh
December 10, 2007
David and Dale - our sincere sympathies go out to you at this time. Your Dad always had a smile and a joke to share. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Brad & Delores Lushbaugh
CAROLYN WOOD-MCMILLEN
December 10, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Chuck Crenshaw
December 10, 2007
Dale and Dave,
Our hearts are with you guys. Our family has many great memories of Mac. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck, Kimberly, Cole and Chase Crenshaw
JT Taylor
December 10, 2007
David & Dale-
It's with great joy that God accepts your dad; our loss but Heaven's gain. Your dad was a great man. I remember many great times at Sloan's & seeing him around UVA football while I was playing and afterwards. God bless your entire family and all those touched by Mac.
Dutch Schwab
December 10, 2007
The Sloan Familly,
When my father contacted me about Mr. Sloans death, my thoughts went back to little league football and how much of an impression he made on my life in the early years. I never called him Mac, it was allways Mr. Sloan to me but I do remember how much he gave to the community and that is what life is about. I pray for your familly and know he will be sadly missed. He has returned home to the Lord now. He was a good man.God bless and comfort you.
Sherrie Woodson
December 10, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Vicky Pannell
December 10, 2007
David, Dale and family members: My thoughts, prayers and my heart go out to you two and your family. Your father was wonderful to all of us kids growing up in the neighborhood. My fondest and lasting memory of your Dad was when we would have to cross Rt 250 to go to school; he always had a kind word and a smile. "Mr. Mac" will be greatly missed.
Susan Riddle
December 10, 2007
David and Dale-
Thinking of you all, it was always a good time, eh? Nolan and Ryan will always remember your dad, his always thoughtful greetings...the maracino cherries... The most jokes I've ever heard...
- I miss you guys-
I Love you- Susan
Jim Herndon
December 10, 2007
David, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mac was an extraordinary man. Please cherish the fond memories you have of him. God Bless!
Susan Morris Seiler
December 10, 2007
Dale & David-I am so sorry to hear of the death of your dad. We were neighbors when your family lived on Rougemont Ave. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Morris Seiler(daughter Earl and Hilda Morris).
Dona Tarpey
December 10, 2007
David and Dale, My thoughts and prayers are with you both and your families at this very sad time. Your Dad will be missed by many who were touched by his warmth and good humor.
Kenneth T. Putnam
December 10, 2007
The Sloan Family, Please accept my deepest sympathies., Growing up in Charlottesville and working at the fire department, I was proud to know officer Sloan, He will be missed by all, Kenneth Putnam
Marcia Whited
December 9, 2007
Dear Dave and Dale,
I found out this evening of the loss of your father. He does leave a legacy of being a kind and caring man. I hope that y'all are comforted by family and friends during this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob Carroll
December 9, 2007
Dearest David and Dale,
Uncle Coy was a very loving and generous man. He always made everyone feel special and gave so much of himself. He will hold a special place in our hearts with many fond memories. We will be thinking of you tomorrow and sending our prayers to all the family. We will remember his laughter and kindness forever. Love,
Bob & Donna Carroll
Nicole & Alex Wixted
Kathryn Baylor
December 9, 2007
David and Dale,
My heart is so sad. I feel like your family made me feel comfortable to live my adult life in Charlottesville. Thanks for your kindness and generosity. I am thinking about you both and your family.
bruce& pat marshall
December 9, 2007
David & Dale,Sorry to here about Mr. Sloan.He was a good dad to all of us boy's growing up.Remember back when he rode us on his three wheeled motercycle, when were kid's.He aways had kind word's to pat and myself at sloan's.Let me know if you need any thing.Your friend bruce marshall.
Candy (Payne) Crenshaw
December 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
A Sloans Fan Elizabeth
December 9, 2007
I am so sorry to hear about Mac...I was in Sloans almost everynight in the late 80s..Your dad was a great man... You are in my prayers....
Tracy Gibson McDonald
December 9, 2007
David and Dale,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of grieving. Mac will be greatly missed. My fondest memory of your Father was when Mom and I would be dining at Sloans and he would sit down at our table and we would share some laughs. His never ending quote: "Your almost as pretty as you mother, Alma".
Take Care.
mike mahanes
December 9, 2007
David and Dale My heart goes out to you guys and your families. It is truly a loss to the Charlottesville community. He will truly be missed.
Hunter Yancey
December 9, 2007
From a family who grew up with your family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Al, Barb, Hunter & Kip Yancey
December 9, 2007
Addie and the Sloan family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mac was one of a kind and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
May the lord be with you at this time,
Sheldon, Melanie and the Ward family
Bunny Carr
December 9, 2007
Mac and Dale,I love you guys like brothers and I loved "the Bear" like a 2nd Dad.He was mighty good to me.He definitely lived his life to the fullest.God Bless you all.
Thomas Braxton Jr. & Family
December 9, 2007
We all are sorry for your loss I will remenber all the good times at Sloan's restaurant with Capatain Mac. Stay strong for he has gone home.
Kristin Graziano
December 9, 2007
My thoughts and warmest prayers go out to the Sloan family. Mack was a wonderful man and a very funny guy. I will always remember his genrosity and weekly words of wisdom in the form of jokes when I first joined the Police Force. He kept my spirits up and always seemed to find the humor in what we did. A Great Person who was so proud of his boys and enthusiastic about life.
John Slusser
December 9, 2007
"Best damn setback player in Albemarle County".
Amie Wolfe
December 9, 2007
My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Sloans family.
Skeeter Key
December 9, 2007
David and Dale,
My prayers are with you at this time of grief. Your dad was such a good guy as everyone in Charlottesville knew. Take care
r.s. glass
December 9, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
BILLY L. THOMPSON
December 9, 2007
BILLY L THOMPSON PALMYRA VA.
john mawyer
December 9, 2007
dale and david, sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. he will always be remembered. if you need anything let me know. GOD BLESS
Karen Ferguson
December 9, 2007
David & Dale - I have been so sad to hear the news about your Dad. He along with your Mom were definitely like 2nd parents to me. I was always so happy to see him on my visits back to C'ville & so happy my kids got to meet him each time. He always left us laughing as he did with everyone! He was such a wonderful man with the BIGGEST heart!! Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers more than ever! Karen Ferguson (aka daughter of BIG O)
R. Kenneth Ballowe Sr.
December 8, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with Mac's family, though I didn't know you (theFamily).I worked with him on the Cralottesville police department in the early 1960's. I retired from Richmond police department in 1961.
Mark Krebs
December 8, 2007
David and Dale,
Just thinking about all the good times I had with my family in "Sloan's" when I was back in Charlottesville and all the times that your dad came up to speak with us brings a tear to my eye. He will be greatly missed. He was truly a wonderful man!! My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.
David Smith
December 8, 2007
David And Dale
I am so sorry for your loss.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
David G.(Smitty) Smith
Jeff & Joan Ferrill
December 8, 2007
David, I was reading the Progress online when I learned about Mac. Charlottesville will not be the same without your Dad's wit and smile.
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff & Joan Ferrill
Ellen Thornton
December 8, 2007
David and Dale, so sorry to hear about your Dad. Barbara and Mac were my second parents. Although we haven't been in Charlottesville for 15 years, I think of your family often. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Ellen Thornton
Michael Johnson
December 8, 2007
David and Dale
My heart sunk when I went on line to get caught up on the news there. I am truly sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a kind and thoughtful man and taught me lessons back in the early days of football. I'm sorry I can't be there but my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danny Wood
December 8, 2007
Sorry to hear about your dad,He tought me a lot from little football throught highschool and he will be deeply miss.
Mel Bishop
December 8, 2007
As a retired Charlottesville police officer,I enjoyed working with "Mac". His dedication to the department,and to the traffic division goes without saying;you will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers to his family.
Frank Morrow
December 8, 2007
David and Dale, sorry to hear about your dad.. Frank
Johnny Cates
December 8, 2007
Mac was the epitome of a Virginia Gentleman, He could wear a Black tie to Farmington, or attend a cock fight in Greene county amd be just as comfortable in either place. He is a C.Ville Icon & legend, and only adds to the folkolore of my favorite place on earth!! David & Dale We luv Ya, The Cates boys!! You know T will be the first one to meet him!!!
Leona Brown
December 8, 2007
To: The family
You have my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the grace of God keep each of you as you go through the days ahead.
Melody Santana
December 8, 2007
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Sue and Steve Hughes
December 8, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Like everyone else, we have fond memories and humorous stories about the wonderful man who was so special to everyone he met.
Sue and Steve Hughes
Bob Heldreth
December 8, 2007
Joanne & I would like to express our sympathy to David and Dale. You are right! He will be greatly missed. Guys ! He made your restaurants Homey
Bill Hamrick
December 8, 2007
David and Dale-
My prayers are with you- You dad was a great man- He will be missed- Bill
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