Harry Slocum Jr.
90, New Hope
A celebration of life was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018, at New Hope Baptist Church for Harry Slocum Jr., 90, of the New Hope community, who died on Sept. 27. Visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 and from 1 p.m. until the time of the services on Sunday, Sept. 30 at New Hope Baptist Church.
He was known to his family as “Junior,” “June Bug” or “Granddaddy Junior.” To many others, he was known as the “Fruit Man” or “Train Man.” His stubbornness, sense of humor, twisting and making that train whistle are all characteristics of him that will be forever remembered and make us smile a little.
He was born on Oct. 8, 1927, in Marion County to Harry Slocum and Fleeda Pittman Slocum. At a young age, he married the love of his life, Rose Pounds, and together they raised three handsome boys. He lived in downtown New Hope all his life where he ran a fruit stand, helped manage a family logging business and helped Rose run a country grocery store. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where he could be found most every Sunday on the left back row.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Edwina; parents, Harry Slocum and Fleeda Pittman Slocum; son, Garry Slocum; grandson, Troy Slocum and his loving wife, Rose Pounds Slocum.
Survivors include his two sons, Darron (Brenda) and Brent (Susan); daughter-in-law, Deborah; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and sister, Bonnie.
Pallbearers were Nick Davis, Alan Herrington, Mark Kroner, Terry Pounds, Codie Slocum and Ben White. Honorary pallbearers were Denson Pittman and Brett Slocum.
Hathorn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
