Joel Christopher Sloan

Joel Sloan passed from this life on January 31, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Joel was a loving husband, father, son, brother, friend and child of God.

He leaves behind his devoted wife, Susan Page Sloan, and their three wonderful sons: Justin Caleb Sloan (16), Jake Conner Sloan (13), Jack Carter Sloan (9); his parents, James and Glenna Sloan (Spring, Texas); his sisters, Leslie Sloan (Spring, Texas) and Hilary Sloan (Spring, Texas); his father and mother-in-law, Charles and Lenda Page (Newberry, Florida) and his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Jan Page (Chipley, Florida); as well as seven nieces and nephews .

Joel graduated from Klein Forest High School in 1989 and Florida College in 1991. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and his Master’s in Business Administration from the University of North Florida. Joel loved his job as an Accounting Manager at TIAA-CREF where he was surrounded by many compassionate, supportive coworkers.

He loved his wife, Susan, with a love beyond compare. He loved his boys, cherishing each moment with them. He taught them to honor their God and give respect to all. He coached, supported and encouraged them in their activities including baseball and basketball. He camped with them, fished with them and took great pride in every aspect of their lives.

Joel was a member of the Concord Church of Christ where he faithfully served as a deacon and led congregational singing. Joel was a great influence on many young people through his coaching and as a camp counselor with Florida College summer camps.

Joel touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

A memorial service will be held at the Concord Church of Christ, Concord, NC, on Tuesday, February 4th, 2014 at 4:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Joel’s memory to The Tucker Hospice House, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC, 28081.