Clyde O. Slocum Jr.

Clyde Orville Slocum Jr., age 86 of Mishawaka, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 17, 2024.  Clyde was born February 23, 1938, in Osceola, Indiana to the late Clyde O. Sr. and Maude Lucille (Short) Slocum. Clyde heard the call of his country and enlisted in the US Navy where he served honorably from 1956-1959. On September 1, 1956, he married Theresa R. “Patty” Slocum. They celebrated 65 years of marriage prior to Patty’s passing on April 1, 2022.

Surviving are his children  Debbie Fair and her husband John of South Bend, Terri Barger of Mishawaka, and Vickie Maley and her husband Tom of Kendallville, Indiana. Surviving as well are his grandchildren Markus Fair and his wife Natalie, Julie Fair, Darcy Zinich and her husband Tony, Chad Barger, Stacy Barger, Rachelle Herron and her husband Keith and Courtney Ozminkowski and her husband JD. Clyde is also survived by his great grandchildren Willa Sue and Leni June Fair, Jordyn Herron, and Elijah and Malia Ozminkowski. Surviving as well are his brother Thomas Slocum and sisters-in-law, Cheryl Slocum, and Judy Shaw. He was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Slocum, his grandson Steven Robert Maley, his brother James Slocum and his sisters, Joan Higginbaugh and Donna Eberlein.

Visitation will be held from 5-7pm on Tuesday, May 21,2024, at Cruz Family Funeral Home in Osceola with funeral services to follow at 7:00 pm.  Dr. Michael Cramer of New Life Church will officiate, and Clyde will be laid to rest in a private ceremony at Fairview Cemetery at a later time. ***For those unable to attend, a livestream of his service and military honors will be broadcast in the window below beginning 10 minutes prior to the 7pm funeral service***

Clyde was a skilled welder and the proud owner of C&T Enterprises, which he successfully ran for many years. In his younger days, Clyde enjoyed bowling and was an avid fisherman. He cherished the simple pleasures of life, like playing cards with his wife, family, and friends. He will be remembered as a devoted family man, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, always caring for his loved ones and spending time with grandchildren. He stayed updated on their lives through his wife, sharing in their joys and milestones.

Clyde had a strong faith in Christ and a wonderful sense of humor. He loved to tease and be teased, bringing laughter to those around him. His playful spirit and loving heart will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

In his memory, donations may be made to the New Life Church Missions program. To light a virtual candle, share a story of Clyde’s life, or leave a message of comfort for his family, please follow the links provided on the tribute wall tab above.