John Slugocke | Eastern NC Now

Born: June 10, 1919, Died: March 22, 2014

    John Slugocke, age 94, a resident of John Small Ave., Washington, NC, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2014 at his home.

    There will be a graveside celebration of his life with military honors at 11:00 am, Tuesday, March 25 in Oakdale Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Father Brendan J. Buckler. The family will receive friends at Hillside Funeral Service Monday, March 24 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Hillside Funeral Service, 4500 Hwy 264 E., Washington, NC and other times at the home.

    Mr. Slugocke was born June 10, 1919 in Newark, NJ, son of the late Michael and Anna Nechipir Slugocke. He was married to Laurel McCloud Slugocke in 1947 who preceded him in death in 1997. Mr. Slugocke was employed in janitorial services for over 40 years, retiring in 1985. He loved to refinish and sell furniture at Poorman's Flea Market where he was a regular vendor. Mr. Slugocke served his country in the Army.

    Mr. Slugocke is survived by his daughters, Ruth Slugocke Radcliff and husband Thomas of Pantego, NC and Catherine Slugocke Steehler and husband Mallory of Washington, NC; four grandchildren, Kara Pugh, Scot Radcliff, Heather Garcia, and Sabrina Witham; seven great-grandchildren; and twelve nieces and nephews.

    In addition his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Walter Slugocke; and his sisters, Josephine Small, Mae Boychuk, and Helen Pringle.