Bobby Gene Sloan
Brice Herndon Funeral Chapels and Crematory
Bobby Gene Sloan (Bob) 67, passed away unexpectedly on September 14, 2021 in Walterboro, South Carolina.
Bobby was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on February 8, 1954 to Bobby and Luetta Sloan. Siblings include; Darrell Sloan (Brother), Vanesa Holly (Sister), Edwin Sloan (Brother) and his brother Randall Sloan who is deceased.
Bobby spent his childhood in central Arizona where he enjoyed fishing, hunting and hiking. Bobby attended and graduated from Camp Verde High School in 1972. Bobby joined the United States Marine Corps in 1973 and served his country for over 20 years as an aircraft mechanic, ultimately retiring under honorable conditions. As a U.S. Marine, Bobby traveled throughout the world serving in places like, Japan, Korea and the Philippines. Notable duty stations within the United States include Yuma, Arizona, Kanoehe Bay, Hawaii and Beaufort, South Carolina, where he met and married Lila Bazzle in July of 1976.
Bobby is survived by his spouse of 45 years, Lila M. Sloan; his son, Walter (Aimee Aultman); his siblings; 4 wonderful pets, 3 dogs, Britches, Patch and Bandit, and a Quaker Parrot “Bad Bird”.
Funeral services will be held 11 o’clock, Tuesday morning, September 28, 2021 at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, Beaufort, South Carolina.
ARRANGEMENTS BY: THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408. Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.
