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1939
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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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for Carl Slocum
Londa Bowen
February 13, 2026
Dr. Slocum was an outstanding person and doctor. I was always afraid of doctors but he always made me feel comfortable. He is one of the best and I will always remember him.
Deb
October 23, 2025
So saddened to hear of Carl´s passing. I worked with him at Indian Path Hospital. I miss my special friend already.
Jan Pierson
October 22, 2025
God bless your family . It was such a pleasure working with you in surgery as well as privileged to have been a patient of yours.
Janice Brooks
October 21, 2025
I saw Dr Slocum in 1975 with excruciating pain in my throat which came out to my ear when swallowing, yawning, laughing, coughing or clearing my throat. No doctor could determine what was causing it. After a series of tests he determined that it was GPN (glossalpharngeal neuralgia). It is a rare condition. He said it was the 2nd case he had seen. He referred me to a neurologist and they continue to treat it. I am so thankful that God placed him in my path. He is a wonderful doctor and a compassionate person. Prayers for his family during this time of incredible loss.
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Kim Bruner
October 21, 2025
Dr Slocum was my daughter´s ENT Doctor. He was a great Doctor who cared about his patients. He will be truly missed
Glenn Davis
October 21, 2025
Worked with Dr Slocum for many years at Indian Path Hospital and did some fly fishing with him later on after his retirement. A great surgeon and will be missed.
Mick hunt
October 20, 2025
Dr Slocum was family I work at his ent office for 20 yrs he was the best he cared about his employees there is not enough times are words to say what he meant to me my prayers are with you. Connie and his kids you are in my thoughts and prayers love you!!!
Londa Bowen
October 20, 2025
Dr. Slocum was my doctor, I loved him, he was an exceptional person and doctor. He will be missed.
Vicki Griffith
October 20, 2025
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
October 20, 2025
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
October 20, 2025
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
October 20, 2025
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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