Ray Eugene Sloan, 64, of Hiddenite, N.C., passed away at Iredell Memorial Hospital on January, 23,2021. He was born in Iredell County on September 12, 1958, to the late Martin Nathan Sloan and Winnie Martin Sloan of Hiddenite.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Brenda Marlow Sloan of the home.

Ray was a lifetime poultry farmer and retired Corrections Officer and a member of Pisgah UMC.

Also surviving are two daughters, Kristy Michelle Starr and husband Josh and Tanya Rae Silver and husband Michael, all of Hiddenite; three brothers, Lynn Sloan and wife Ann of Hiddenite, and Carl Sloan (Julie), and Dale Sloan and wife Elizabeth, all of Statesville; one sister, Rebecca “Becky” Lambert and husband Jerry of Hiddenite; seven grandchildren, Kaitlyn Alexander and husband Cody, Hunter, Karlee, Dylan, Corbin Noah and Blake; and one aunt, Chancie Martin Sprinkle; two grand-dogs, Thelma and Cecil; and one grand-pig, Moo-Moo.

A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 26,2021, at Pisgah UMC cemetery. Rev. Mike Duncan will officiate. The body will lie in state at Chapman Funeral Home on Tuesday January 26, 2021, from 3 to 7 p.m. We ask that all families follow the CDC guidelines.

Memorials may be given to Pisgah UMC/FLC debt reduction, c/o Jonathan Harris, 178 Hill Farm Road, Hiddenite NC 28636.

Chapman Funeral Home is serving the family of Ray Eugene Sloan.