Obituary of Luke A. Sloman

Luke A. Sloman 28 of Girard, passed away at 4:20 am on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. Luke was born on July 8, 1986 in Springfield, IL, the son of Rick and Pam (Nichols) Sloman. Luke graduated from Girard High School in 2004. He worked for Senator Deanna Demuzio's campaign and at the Ameren Temp Services. Luke loved all sports including soccer, baseball and golf. He was a member of Oak Leaf Country Club and spent most of his time playing golf until he was unable to play anymore. He looked forward to playing cards and watching the golfers from inside the clubhouse in recent years. Luke was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox fan. Luke is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bob and Betty Sloman and an uncle, Rusty Sloman. Luke is survived by his parents, Rick and Pam Sloman of Girard; one brother, Ryan (Sarah Hazelwood) of Girard; two sisters, Kelsey (Kyle Dillon) and Kristin (Taylor Hays) both of Girard; nieces and nephews, Brenna, Hadley and Carter Sloman of Girard; grandparents, Neal and Ruth Nichols of Edinburg, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Information Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the First Christian Church in Girard. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 10:00 am at the church with Rev. Rich McElfresh officiating. Burial will follow in Girard Cemetery. Donations Information Memorials may be made to the Oak Leaf Country Club Memorial Fund or the Girard Fire and Rescue Squad. Directions Visitation: First Christian Church Service: First Christian Church Cemetery: Girard Cemetery