Joseph G. Slocum was born February 22, 1931 at Fredericktown the son of George Alfred and Anna (Schaefbauer) and passed away on December 21, 2019 at the age of 88 years.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Deloris Slocum, who he married on July 20, 1955 at Fredericktown, sisters Josephine Matthews & Bernardine Helms.

Joseph is survived by sons Alan (Nancy) Slocum of Desloge, Missouri, George Slocum of Fredericktown and daughters Julia (Jeff) Everett of Farmington, Missouri, Tracey (Rick) Wibbenmeyer of Terre-Du- Lac, Bonne Terre, Missouri & Teresa Slocum of Terre Du Lac, Bonne Terre, Missouri. Seven (7) grandchildren, and Seventeen (17) great-grandchildren. One (1) brother William "Bill" Slocum of Fredericktown,  & two (2) sisters  Marion Gendron of Washinton state, Sister Mary Denise (Agnes Slocum).

Joseph was a was a Korean War Veteran, was member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing  and the grandchildren.