Tony Douglas Sloop

Mr. Tony Douglas Sloop, 52, of Phaniels Church Road; Rockwell, passed away at home on Sunday, November 19, 2006. Mr. Sloop was born June 18, 1954 in Rowan County to the late Hoyle E. Sloop and Marie Faggart Sloop. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Michael Sloop. He is survived by his wife Lynda Scoggins Sloop of the home; two daughters, Tina Turner and husband, Jeff, of Rockwell, Kim Deal and husband, Michael, of China Grove; two sons, Jason Sloop and wife, Brandi, Benji Sloop and wife, Julie, all of Salisbury; nine grandchildren, Cameron, Caleb and Cody Sloop, Ashley, Alex and Zachary Deal, Brennah, Preston and Caroline Turner; three brothers, Rev. Gary Sloop of Mooresville, Rev Billy Sloop and wife, Dora, and Charlie Sloop and wife, Becky, all of Rockwell; one sister, Maxine Lentz and husband, Charles, of Rockwell. Mr. Sloop was employed at Philip Morris and was a member of Phaniels Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was a member of Tar Heel Striper Fishing Club. He loved to travel and enjoyed camping with his grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Tuesday night from 6 to 8:00 pm at Lady's Funeral Home in Kannapolis. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 3:00 PM at Phaniels Baptist Church with the Revs. Michael Taylor, Greg Lentz and Jeff Faggart officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family request that memorials be donated to Phaniels Baptist Church, 2685 Phaniels Church Road, Rockwell, NC 28138 in memory of Mr. Sloop.