David E. Slocum

David Earl Slocum, of Dowling, formerly of Charlotte Michigan, died February 3, 2022, while wintering in Texas. David, 72, was born February 22, 1949, in Lansing, Michigan to Kenneth R. and Esther Mae (Hunt) Slocum. He graduated from the Maple Valley Schools in 1968 and went on to Lansing Community College. In August of 1969, David married Caroline Felder, and together they would raise three children. David served in the US Army as a helicopter Crew Chief in Viet Nam. After active-duty David joined the Michigan Army National Guard 119th Field Artillery, retiring in 2009. David worked for the State of Michigan for 33 years as a truck driver.
More than anything else David loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed taking motorcycle trips with his wife Caroline and their adult children and made many friends as a member of Gold Wing Road Riders Association. David also spent many hours as a volunteer in the community at Eaton Senior Center, Eaton Community Palliative Care and Eaton County Clothing and Furniture Center. He loved playing guitar, collecting antique clocks, fishing and was an avid reader of American adventure books.
David is survived by his wife, Caroline Elaine (Felder) Slocum; son, David (Shannon) Slocum II; daughter, Victoria (Dan) Alt, daughter-in-law, Rachel Slocum; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Tyann (Bob) Drake; brother, Jerry Slocum; and many special nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents; son, Robert Slocum; and his brothers Robert and Kevin Slocum.
Visitation for Mr. Slocum will be Saturday, February 19, 2022 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pray Funeral Home. A Life Celebration Service will be held this coming spring or summer. Family and friends are encouraged to share remembrances and condolences online in David’s Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI.