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Albert Slocum Obituary
Born in Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Albert G. Slocum, Sr. and Frances Jean Slocum. Charlie retired from the U.S. Navy, after 28.5 years of honorable service as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. He later retired as a Sergeant with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office. For the last twenty years, he was an instructor at Academi, formerly Blackwater USA. He was twice a Past Master of the North Esk Mariners Lodge No. 1676, Scotland.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 51 years, Barbara Jean Slocum; children, Jean Santiago (Nelson), Albert "Scott" Slocum, III, Matthew Slocum (Megs), Mark Slocum (Virginia); grandchildren, Autumn, Alex, Greg, Savannah, Shayna, Blake, Bella, Jaxon, Benjamin, Charlotte; siblings, Edmund Slocum and Debra Montross, as well as nieces, nephews and extended family.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Great Bridge Baptist Church, Chesapeake. The interment will be in Tunkhannock, PA.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday at Oman Funeral Home & Crematory, Chesapeake. Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and to view the service via livestream at www.omanfh.com.
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Jim "big red" williard
April 25, 2025
One great man
Susan sutton
May 2, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Charlie was one of my favorite people. I loved to talk "shop" with him. He was always happy to look at my hunting photos. Please know you will be in my hearts and prayers. Susan
Guy Saucier
May 2, 2022
My deepest condolences to you all. Charlie was my instructor when I joined the VBSO in 1996. He inspired me and was a great mentor. He will be greatly missed.
Brian Ashpole
May 1, 2022
Senior Chief was one of my Chiefs while I was a youngster at NSGA Northwest from 1981-1985.
My condolences to the family. He took care of his Sailors.
Leslie Cunningham
May 1, 2022
I enjoyed getting to know Charlie and his dedicated wife at the Lifestyle Center . He was very interesting to talk to and our team got attached to him quickly. Prayers and comfort for all his family.
james williard
May 1, 2022
Barb, I didn't know who I was, or what I was capable of until I met Charley. I owe who I became to him. Your friend, Big Red
Amber-Lee Hodges
April 30, 2022
My heartfelt condolences go out to my aunt Barb and all of my cousins on the incomparable loss of Uncle Charlie.
John L. Hester CTM1 Retired. Life Member of Lodge 1676.
April 30, 2022
Rest in peace, Shipmate. Prayers and condolences to your family. May GOD give them comfort in their time of need.
Anthony DeMarco
April 30, 2022
RIP Charlie we are diminished
Lewis Johnson
April 29, 2022
To the family: I taught a lot of firearms classes with Charlie back in the 1990´s. He was such a nice person to be around. I am really saddened at the news of Charlie´s passing. He will always be remembered as a people person and a true friend. God bless you.
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