Robert Sloan's Obituary
Robert Lee Sloan Jr’s
Journey of Life
March 19, 1938-Febuary 10, 2021
March 19, 1938 in Hillsboro, Texas, the late Robert Lee Sloan Sr and Imozana (Mozon) Sloan started Robert’s journey through life.
During the first 19 years of his life, he played and grew in the city of Hillsboro, Texas. He was taught about life’s hardships and struggles, and the love of our Father in heaven, family, and friends.
After graduating from Peabody High in Hillsboro, Texas he took on many odd jobs before becoming a courier for City Drug Store Company. Then, one day while he was on his lunch break, he spotted a sign that read “join the Navy and see the world.” At the close of his workday, he decided to check it out. That next day in November 1958, without hesitation he enlisted in the US Navy. When he informed his parents that he had enlisted in the Navy, his mother said, “that’s the service where you live on a boat, you know you can’t swim, boy you must be crazy!” Robert’s Navy career expanded over 26 years, beginning with his basic training in San Diego, CA. He was assigned to the USS Uhlmann where he got his “sea legs.”, USS Ajax, and USS Bristol County. These assignments afforded him the opportunity to see the world. During his WestPac 77-78 deployments., he truly rode the waves through countries like Philippines, China, Japan, Germany, and Vietnam. I can still hear him say “the travel and the camaraderie, and the pride of serving, helped me to grow up. I lived through a tough time and came out stronger. I am extremely proud to have served my country”, and it showed. When Robert retired from active duty, he stopped by Home Depot for a hot minute before returning to serving his country again. After 10 years of service with the United States Postal Services he retired again.
Robert knew what it was like to be married to fine and wonderful women and to love them unconditionally, with the sure knowledge that they loved him too. Before enlisting in the Navy, he married his childhood sweetheart the late Lydia M. Silas. In this union came the birth of one son Samuel Lee Sloan. In 1964 he married a second time to the late Mary N Jones-Jackson. In this union came the birth of one son Robert Lee Sloan III. But that does not tell the whole story. With this marriage they became a blended family, three sons Samuel Sloan, Eddie Jackson, and Robert Sloan III. As the story is told they also had a misplaced daughter, Edna. We cannot tell you which parent she is linked to, but her love and devotion to the family has continued for more than 57 years.
Despite his stubbornness, there is actual evidence that he was a loving, giving, and caring person. He mentored little league baseball teams, boy scouts, little league bowling, and his favorite sport, golf. In memory of Robert, we are donating his collection of 1200 plus golf balls to a charity. Please take one with you in remembrance of him.
Loved ones that cleared the path for Robert: are: his late parents Robert Sr, and Imozona Sloan, 2 brothers : Jimmie Douglas and Howard Daniel Sloan, and love ones that will miss him until we meet again are , 3 sons and daughter in laws:: Samuel(Sandra )Sloan of Texas, Eddie Jackson, and Robert III (Cyndi) Sloan of Florida, 1 daughter Edna Collins of California, 2 sisters Dorothy Hamilton Sloan, Justine (Elmer) Hicks of Texas, 2 brothers:: Winston (Ella Faye) Sloan of California, William (Edgrina ) Sloan of Texas, 1 sister-in law Lender Sloan of Texas. He was the proud passionate grandfather to eight: Nika Keith Sloan, Ebony Sloan of Texas, Dawntuanette Jackson of Nevada, Chawnise Eyler of Texas, Joshua Jackson of Florida, Chantiera Sloan of Texas, Matthew Jackson, and Jordan Sloan of California, 13 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
With deep sorrow and pain in our hearts, we know that at the end of his journey.
HE LIVED LIFE HIS WAY!
MISS ME – BUT LET ME GO
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little–but not too long
And not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me–but let me go.
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone. It is all a part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds.
Miss Me – But Let me Go!
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