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Carl William Slocum
1939 - 2025
BORN
1939
DIED
2025
Carl Slocum Obituary
January 30, 1939 -
October 17, 2025
Dr. Carl William Slocum, M.D., 86, passed away at his home on October 17, 2025, after a long and full life.
Born in Iowa, Dr. Slocum earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa and his Doctor of Medicine from Creighton University. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1964 to 1975 as a flight surgeon during the Vietnam War.
After his military service, Dr. Slocum made Kingsport, Tennessee, his home. For nearly forty years, he practiced as an ear, nose, and throat surgeon, treating thousands of children and adults throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. He was known for his surgical skill, dedication to his profession, and genuine care for his patients.
He is survived by his wife, Constance (Miller) Slocum; children Sandra Jordan (Steve), Rob Slocum, Keith Slocum (Jenna), Grant Gilliam, and Jamie Seshadri (Mukund); and grandchildren Ellie, Richard, Cal, Adler, and Kailash. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jolene Hoffman.
A private family service was held on October 20, 2025, in Lexington, South Carolina.
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Memories and Condolences
for Carl Slocum
5 Entries
Londa Bowen
5 hours ago
Dr. Slocum was my doctor, I loved him, he was an exceptional person and doctor. He will be missed.
Vicki Griffith
Earlier today
Worked with Dr Solum at Indian path Operating room . When him and Connie met
He was so kind to work with and such a great surgeon
Joan Hobbs
Earlier today
I am a RN. Dr. Slocum was always such a quiet and kind doctor. He loved his patients and showed respect for the nursing staff. I'm sure his family will miss him.
Starlete Cochran
Earlier today
Thoughts & prayers for all of the Slocum family. Dr. Slocum was my ENT doctor for many years & he was absolutely one of the best doctors that I have ever had in all my years. I am still a patient at the last office he worked in before his retirement & I must say that I sure have missed him. Starlete Collins Cochran
Becky Hamblen
Earlier today
Thoughts and prayers for Connie and all the family.
Lots of good memories from our days in the operating room at Indian Path.
Becky Hamblen
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