David Allen Slocum, son of the late Jean and Harold Slocum, passed away in his home in Longwood, Florida on September 5, 2021. He lived 11+ happy and healthy years after his initial cancer diagnosis.
David was born on September 3, 1952 in Hartford Connecticut. He grew up in Hollywood (Lake Forest), Florida playing drums, surfing, and enjoying life. He had a kind spirit and always went out of his way to help others. He was someone who was a friend to everyone he met and his friends and family stayed close throughout his entire life!
After graduating high school he enlisted in the Navy where after fierce competition he served his country as lead drummer for his full four years. It was amazing to see him perform a variety of music with other very talented musicians, especially with the Navy Rock Band. They played at a recruiting event at our hometown high school, South Broward High and they really rocked!
While in the Navy in Orlando Dave met his (former) wife Anne Slocum of Longwood, Florida and they have a daughter, Laura Slocum Park of Longwood, Florida. He was a loving, dedicated and fun part of their lives always! Laura and Dave were very close and her friends loved being around him too.
Dave enjoyed a great career with Publix for over 45 years and besides the Navy, Publix was his only employer. He helped many others advance their careers and was loved by so many of the Publix family as well as customers who enjoyed talking with him often!
Towards the end of his Publix career Dave returned to his motorcycle roots. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider and took a lot of pride in his 3 bikes. He traveled to Sturgis and many other locations with his long time companion and co-pilot Cheryl Eisenacher, also of Longwood, Florida. They explored many beautiful places through the years. He loved ocean and discovering rock bands along the way! Dave will be greatly missed by his many biker friends, especially his best riding buddy Jimmy McGovern who is like family.
In Dave’s final days he was surrounded by love and nurturing from his favorite girls Cheryl Eisenacher, sisters Debbie Slocum Brady and Susan Slocum Petrie, Laura Slocum Park and Anne Slocum. We are all heartbroken.
Due to the current conditions, the celebration of life will be planned at a later time. If you would like to be notified of the celebration please send an email to:
Susan drumwithsusan@gmail.com
We welcome your stories and comments on the obituary page or FaceBook. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity in his honor.
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
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Susan Petrie says
Life has changed forever. It’s a struggle to think that you are gone. You are in my heart everyday. I know I am not alone in this heartache as so many people loved you!
I wish all of you sweet memories of the times you spent with my Brother and our family. Please share those memories on this page so we can all heal together.
Love to you all!
Susan Slocum Petrie
Joseph Morgan says
To the family of Mr.David Slocum i am very sorry to hear about my ex boss i was very close to
Him but I was very quiet person who was very
Shy and he help me very much when I got in
Trouble i told him I will never forget him for
Doing that I have never said anything about this
to anyone i am sorry and I would give my life
To bring him back okll
Debbie says
Joseph,
Thank you so much for the kind words you wrote about my brother Dave. Whatever it was that he did for you, I’m sure it came from his heart! He was a kind soul and always helped people when they needed it.
It comforts me to know that you remember him in this way.
Thank you
Debbie
Sandra McCurley Egan says
OMG I can’t believe he’s gone he was truly a good friend!! In 2015 at our High School Reunion I seen David for the first time in 45 years and we had a blast !! David RIP you will be truly missed 😥😥❤️
Cheryl Eisenacher says
Miss and Love you everyday Sweet Pea! Chip and Mookie now take turns sleeping in your chair, I know they miss you too! Mom will miss you this year in the kitchen helping her with Thanksgiving dinner, carving up the Turkey. You two loved to talk about your favorite subject, how to cook meat, and you were the best at it. Love you Babe!
Cheryl Eisenacher says
I will forever remember David, and when my grief overwhelms me I have the greatest memories to console me. Like the memory of you staring down a huge buffalo in the Black Hills, South Dakota, or the motorcycle ride up and down White Mountain, New Hampshire, or the snorkle trip on the Great Barrier Reef. You lived up to the saying we lived by – “Life’s Journey is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways totally worn out shouting, WOOHOO!! What a ride my dear sweet David!!! It has been a privilege to ride behind you on your motorcycles for all these years!
Monica says
There was never a time in all the years I’ve known & been around David & Cheryl where he didn’t have a smile. His laughter always filled the room. A great guy all around, a huge loss & void in our lives, but happy memories will keep his memory alive in our hearts.
My deepest condolences to Cheryl, & his family.
Monica
Debbie Slocum Brady says
My Dear Brother,
There’s a void that can never be filled…
You were “my person”, the one that filled my heart.
Being without you is just excruciating…
I love you so much.
Words just can’t convey what a wonderful man you were.
I will honor you by striving to be more like you!
A true warrior, brave, and an example of all that is good in this world !
I love you David
Debbie